2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · LL10 EZX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection in February 2026 at 48,354 miles with no recorded defects. This represents a stable maintenance trend following a specific mechanical failure in early 2025. While the 2024 test showed a clean result, the subsequent failure and repair of the suspension indicate that the previous owner addressed necessary faults once flagged, maintaining the vehicle to testing standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 16-year-old Astra, averaging approximately 3,022 miles per year. Between February 2024 and March 2025, the car covered only 967 miles, and it added just 407 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This low usage often results in less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it also increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, seals, and brake systems due to the vehicle sitting stationary for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension, as the 2025 failure highlighted both a fractured offside coil spring and a corroded nearside spring. Although these were replaced, the presence of corrosion suggests the vehicle may be exposed to salt which can accelerate metal fatigue elsewhere. The 2023 advisory regarding a pitted and scored offside front brake disc indicates the braking system may suffer from surface rust during low use, necessitating a check of the current condition of all calipers and discs to ensure they have not seized or thinned excessively.