2013 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · GL62 EFD

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-14 recorded minor issues including an oil leak, a non-functional nearside registration plate lamp, slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint, and a damaged offside obligatory mirror. These are not critical safety risks but indicate ongoing maintenance needs. The vehicle passed, suggesting no immediate failure to address. Recurring issues over the past three years include damaged obligatory mirrors, tyre wear near legal limits, and missing road wheel fixings. The suspension arm ball joint play and wheel fixing problems reappeared in multiple MOTs, indicating potential underlying mechanical wear or neglect. The 2025-01-21 failure highlighted multiple missing wheel fixings, a critical safety concern that was later resolved but not entirely eliminated. The trend shows stability in some areas but persistent minor faults. While the 2026 MOT had fewer severe issues than the 2025 failure, the recurrence of suspension and wheel-related problems suggests gradual wear. The oil leak and brake pedal wear noted in earlier MOTs may indicate aging components requiring closer inspection. The vehicle’s mileage of 105,338 miles for a 13-year-old car is typical, averaging ~8,103 miles annually.