2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LP60 NRZ

The vehicle presents a concerning state of roadworthiness, characterized by a trend of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While it passed its most recent test on 28 October 2025 at 93,311 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple safety-critical defects, including a structural failure of a rear tyre, a missing fuel cap, and an exhaust leak that prevented accurate emissions testing. The recurring nature of these faults suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when necessary to secure a legal test certificate. At a recorded mileage of 93,311 miles over 15 years, the Astra has averaged approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light usage for a vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a significant gap in usage between December 2023 and November 2024, where the car covered only 2,443 miles in eleven months. This low annual mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the consistently perishing tyres and deteriorated CV boots noted throughout the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the exhaust system and the nearside drive shaft. The nearside outer CV boot has been flagged as severely deteriorated since at least November 2024 at 89,381 miles, indicating a long-term neglect that risks imminent joint failure. The exhaust leak has been a persistent issue since 2023, and the failure to complete emissions in 2025 suggests the engine may not be running efficiently. Attention is also required for the suspension and wheel assembly. The record notes a corroded nearside rear coil spring and play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, alongside a distorted offside rear road wheel identified in late 2023. Given the history of tyrerelated damage and structural failures, the current set of tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking and internal separation to ensure the previous failures have not been repeated.