2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · KP12 PYA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2024 at 163,432 miles flagged several minor advisories, including an inoperative registration lamp, a damaged windscreen, and a front tyre reaching the legal limit. While the car passed, the recurrence of wear-related issues across the last three years suggests that components are often only addressed once they reach a failure point or an advisory threshold. At 163,432 miles over 14 years, the Astra shows a consistent usage pattern of approximately 11,700 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in data between October 2020 (106,053 miles) and September 2021 (113,162 miles), during which 7,000 miles were covered in under artwork months. This period coincides with a major failure in September 2021, indicating that the vehicle underwent a period of significant use without a comprehensive service prior to that inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The September 2021 failure revealed an heavily worn offside front ball joint, a worn rear trailing arm bush, and a fractured rear coil spring. Although these were likely repaired, the recurring reports of inner-edge tyre wear in 2021 and 2024ization persistent alignment issues or worn suspension components that remain unaddressed. Additionally, the non-excessive oil leak noted in early 2024 requires monitoring to ensure it does not stem from a failing gasket or seal that could.