2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · KU17 ETY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass on October 9, 2025, 51,125 miles. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, though a recent failure just three miles prior indicates a lapse in preventative checks. The 51,122 mile failure involved an offside front tyre with exposed cords and tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit, suggesting the owner addressed this specific safety concern immediately to secure the passing certificate. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old Astra, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but reveals a significant gap in usage patterns. The car covered only 5,542 miles between the January 2023 test and the February 2024 test, and roughly 10,500 miles in the following year. Such long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components and the drying of seals, which is evidenced by the recurring tyre issues despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the tyres and sidewalls, as the February 2024 advisory at 36,869 miles noted perishing and cracking on the nearside front. Given the subsequent 2025 failure, the rubber may be suffering from age-related rot rather than mileage-related wear. Inspect the suspension bushes and brake hoses for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot when sitting stationary. While the record shows no structural corrosion or mechanical binding, the recurring nature of tyre faults suggests that basic consumable maintenance is only performed when an MOT failure is imminent.