2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · GL06 AFY

The 2026‑06‑03 MOT at 89,553 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged near‑side and off‑side front play in the steering rack inner joint(s), indicating a mechanical fault that must be addressed before the vehicle can be considered fully roadworthy. Mileage has risen steadily from 10,227 miles in May 2015 to 89,553 miles in June 2026, a gain of roughly 4,500 miles per year, with no evident periods of inactivity; the annual testing record from 2015 onward shows continuous use and no long gaps in the documentation. A buyer should therefore inspect the steering rack for joint play, examine tyre tread and edge wear for the recurring 5.2.3 (e) defects, check suspension bushes, coil springs and anti‑roll bar linkages for corrosion or excessive wear, verify brake disc condition for pitting or scoring, and confirm the integrity of CV joints, boots and structural components such as the chassis and spring mounts.