2012 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · K60 YCE

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend toward worsening mechanical advisories. While the most recent test on 1 July 2026 at 117,764 miles resulted in a pass, the tester identified corrosion on both rear coil springs and a defective front exhaust mounting. This follows a clean result in July 2025, suggesting that components are now reaching the end of their service life due to age and environmental exposure. The mileage accumulation remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. The record shows steady usage from 34,152 miles in 2016 to the current 117,764 miles. There are no significant gaps in testing, though the frequency of failures in early 2021 indicates a period of neglected maintenance regarding the braking system. Since that period, the mileage has progressed predictably without any signs of sudden, excessive heavy use. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and rear suspension. The history shows recurring issues with rear brake performance, including binding calipers, imbalanced brakes, and thin pads noted in February 2021 and again in June 2024. The 2024 advisory regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs, combined with the 2026 report of corroded coil springs, indicates that the rear chassis area is subject to significant wear. Further inspection is required to check the integrity of the exhaust system and the condition of suspension bushes. The tester flagged a worn nearside rear suspension rod bush in June 2024, and the most recent defect regarding the exhaust mounting suggests the mounting hardware may be failing. Given the age of the vehicle, checking for deeper structural corrosion around the subframes and sills is a necessary precaution to complement the MOT findings.