2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · LM57 AEC

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 28 January 2023 at 178,749 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the car is currently roadworthy. However, the maintenance trajectory shows a sharp deterioration in December 2021, where the car failed twice within a three-week window. The first failure at 157,810 miles flagged fractured coil springs, incorrect headlamp aim, and a supplementary restraint system fault, before a rectified test was achieved on 30 December 2021. Since that intervention, the record has remained clean for over two years, suggesting the previous owner addressed the underlying mechanical faults rather than ignoring them. The mileage accumulation sits at a consistent 9,408 miles per year across the full history, with no significant gaps between tests. This steady usage pattern suggests the car was driven regularly rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which generally keeps rubber components and suspension bushings in service. The lack of mileage anomalies means the 178,749 miles recorded is likely accurate, placing the vehicle well past the typical service life for a 2007 Astra but consistent with high-mileage daily driver expectations. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension, specifically the coil springs and anti-roll bar ball joints, given the fractured springs and ball joint play flagged in December 2021. While the windscreen damage is a recurring MOT advisory noted from 2010 onwards, the structural integrity of the front end warrants closer scrutiny after the coil spring failures. The persistent brake pad thinning and corroded front discs noted from 2013 onwards indicate that the braking system requires proactive replacement rather than reactive repair. Finally, the supplementary restraint system fault recorded in 2021 should be verified to ensure the airbags are functioning correctly.