2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · GR07 JTZ

The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 25 March 2022 at 128,544 miles, recording a pass with only a rear‑beam suspension arm pin or bush noted as worn but not causing excessive movement. After a series of failures between 2016 and 2021, the recent outcome suggests the maintenance trend has stabilised, though the recurring rear‑suspension bush wear indicates the issue has not been fully resolved. At 128,544 miles for a 2007 model, the car averages roughly 6,800 miles per year, a mileage pattern that aligns with typical usage for its age. The mileage increments between tests – for example, 84,839 miles in June 2016 to 93,062 miles in May 2017, then to 101,839 miles in June 2018 – show steady, moderate accumulation without any abrupt spikes or prolonged idle periods. A prospective buyer should give close attention to the rear suspension components. The near‑side rear suspension arm pin or bush was flagged on 3 June 2021 and again on 25 March 2022, while the off‑side rear arm showed the same condition on 3 June 2021. Earlier, a near‑side rear coil spring fractured on 6 June 2019 and an off‑side rear coil spring broke on 1 June 2018; both dates also recorded shock absorber oil misting. These patterns merit a physical inspection of the rear suspension bushes, coil springs and shock absorbers for wear or leakage. Tyre condition should be verified, as the off‑side front tyre was close to the legal limit on 6 June 2019 and rear tyre sidewalls showed cracking at the same test. Although brake discs and pads were noted as worn and thin on 1 June 2016, no further brake advisories appear in later records, so a brake system check is advisable but not necessarily urgent. Finally, the recurring registration‑plate deterioration, noted at every test since 2014, should be remedied to avoid future readability issues.