2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · LC65 NTK

The 2026‑03‑16 MOT at 81,440 miles confirms the Vauxhall Astra is roadworthy, the vehicle passing all mandatory criteria despite several advisory items. The recurring oil leak, slight corrosion of rear brake hoses, worn but not excessive brake discs, and corroded suspension arms appear consistently across the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than a worsening condition, and the March 2025 failure was followed by remedial work that allowed a pass in March 2026. At 81,440 miles the Astra averages roughly 7,400 miles per year, a figure that aligns with typical usage for an 11‑year‑old model. The record shows a steady increase from 24,191 miles in November 2018 to 81,440 miles in March 2026, with no extended periods of inactivity evident; the jump from 54,346 miles in March 2024 to 63,056 miles in March 2025 reflects about 8,700 miles accumulated in a single year, consistent with normal driving rather than long standing. Recurrent advisories on the rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i)), the front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i)), and the exhaust (exhaust corroded) point to areas that merit close inspection, as do the repeated wear indicators on brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i) / (ii)) and the persistent oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)). Tyre wear close to the legal limit, near‑side front wheel distortion, and occasional nail damage in the tread also feature repeatedly. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the suspension bushes and arms for any play or rust, verify the integrity of the brake hoses and disc surfaces for corrosion or scoring, check tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, and inspect the oil leak source to ensure it does not indicate a serious engine or transmission fault. The presence of structural rust on the exhaust and suspension components should also be assessed, as should the current thickness of brake pads, which have repeatedly fallen below the 1.5 mm threshold.