2011 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · FX60 DPZ

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 12 January 2026 records a failure due to an insecure exhaust silencer and excessive wear of the offside front Macpherson strut top bush/bearing, alongside earlier advisories on oil leakage and rear registration plate deterioration. The overall roadworthiness is currently compromised, and the maintenance trend shows a clear deterioration since the 2022‑09 failures, with recurring suspension wear, corrosion and intermittent tyre issues despite occasional passes. Mileage has accumulated to 88 245 miles over roughly fifteen years, averaging about 5 900 miles per year—a low figure for the car’s age. The mileage progression indicates periods of light use: between September 2022 and January 2024 the odometer rose by 10 243 miles, then by 7 386 miles to January 2025, and finally by over 8 500 miles to the latest reading. The modest annual mileage suggests the car has been stored or driven infrequently, which can mask wear but also heightens the significance of the mechanical defects that have appeared. A buyer should inspect the offside front Macpherson strut assembly for excessive play or worn bush, examine the rear axle for corrosion, and verify the exhaust silencer mounting is secure. Brake components merit close attention: rear brake discs for pitting or scoring, pads for thin wear, and rear brakes for binding. The coil spring condition should be checked for corrosion, as should suspension arm pins and bushes. An oil leak from the gear oil system must be assessed, and tyre condition evaluated—particularly front tyre tread depth and any exposed cords, plus rear tyre cracking. The rear registration plate should be inspected for deterioration that could affect identification. The MOT record points to a progressive decline in suspension and exhaust integrity, intermittent tyre problems and emerging corrosion, especially on the rear axle and coil springs. While the low mileage indicates limited exposure, the identified faults are not consumable items and represent structural or mechanical risks that require immediate attention. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, exhaust, corrosion and tyre condition is essential to establish the vehicle’s true roadworthiness.