2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LG10 KVO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 112,330 miles, it failed the initial inspection on that same day due to multiple defects. The transition from a clean record in May 2025 to a failure involving mechanical and wear-related items in late 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing faults once they result in an MOT failure. At 112,330 miles over 16 years, the Astra averages approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. However, there is a significant spike in activity between June 2024 (87,870 miles) and November 2025 (112,330 miles), representing over 24,000 miles in just seventeen months. This sudden burst of mileage likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the tyres and the emergence of the minor oil leak and exhaust issues, which were not present during the previous inspection. A physical inspection must focus on the recurring mechanical issues identified in the record. The front lower oil leak, though noted as non-excessive, requires a close look to determine if it originates from the sump gasket or the front crank seal. The minor exhaust leak at the rear outer section should be checked for corrosion-related thinning, as these often deteriorate rapidly once started. Furthermore, the history of tyres worn on the edges indicates a likely alignment issue or worn suspension bushes and components that need to be verified to prevent premature replacement of new rubber. The buyer should also confirm that the pitted offside rear brake disc noted in March 2024 was actually replaced rather than simply allowed to continue its degradation. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the underbody for structural integrity and corrosion is essential, as the MOT record does not explicitly highlight structural advisories, yet these are common failure points for this generation of Astra.