2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · FE13 OFW

The most recent MOT on 2026-04-07 recorded a single minor issue: light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorber (5.3.2 (b)). This suggests potential seepage but not immediate failure. No other defects were noted, indicating the vehicle passed with minimal concerns. Previous MOTs reveal recurring mechanical patterns. In 2025-04-08, the car had multiple issues, including thin rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)), pitted rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)), corroded rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i)), and worn suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)). These were also flagged in an earlier 2025 MOT, though some were resolved by 2026. The 2025 failures included headlamp compatibility and alignment problems, which are less related to structural wear but still safety-critical. The trend shows mixed results. While some issues like brake components and suspension bushes reappeared in 2025, the 2026 MOT indicates improvement, with only one defect recorded. However, the 2025 failures suggest unresolved underlying problems, such as corrosion and component wear, which may have been addressed but could resurface.