2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · FP67 LCU

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift towards minor mechanical degradation in recent months. The most recent test in September 2025 at 81,334 miles identified a nearside oil leak. While the tester noted this was not excessive enough to warrant a failure, it represents the first mechanical concern recorded since two years of clean MOT results in 2022 and 2023. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between September 2021 at 50,215 miles and September 2025 at 81,334 miles, the car covered roughly 31,000 miles, indicating steady annual use. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme long-distance stress or long periods of sitting stationary, which generally benefits the condition of the engine seals various rubber rubber components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the nearside oil leak to determine if it originates from a simple gasket cover or a more significant component like the crankshaft seal. The 2024 advisory regarding pitted rear brake discs at 75,212 miles suggests the previous owner may have neglected routine brake maintenance, so the current thickness and condition of all pads and rotors must be verified. Given the 2021 history of tyre wear and edge damage, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and wheel alignment is necessary to ensure no hidden issues are causing premature tyre scrubbing.