2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · KY66 VFD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on August 12 2025. However, the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. The car failed the test just one mile prior to its last record due to a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber and an inoperative registration plate lamp. While these issues were addressed to secure the subsequent pass, the recurring nature of mechanical faults suggests the owner only performs repairs when necessitated by MOT failures. At 101,962 miles over ten years, the Astra averages approximately 10,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a family vehicle. The data shows a significant gap of nearly 19,000 miles between December 2023 and August 2025, indicating a period of heavy use. This rapid accumulation of mileage accelerates the wear on consumable components, as evidenced by the consistent history of front tyres reaching the legal limit or showing uneven wear patterns in both the 2021 and 2023 tests. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and steering components given the previously flagged play in the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and the failed shock absorber. The recurring reports of worn tyres on the edges suggest potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that may not have been fully rectified. Additionally, the TPMS light noted in November 2022 requires verification to ensure the tyre pressure monitoring system is functional, as an unresolved fault here can mask under-inflated tyres at high mileage.