2015 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · LR15 KVF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than preventative approach. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 75,243 miles passed, it carried an advisory for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This continues a pattern of neglect seen in October 2024 where the vehicle failed initially due to multiple safety defects. The trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they result in an MOT failure. At 75,243 miles over 11 years, the Astra has averaged approximately 6,840 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use urban driving. However, the data shows a significant gap of 10,000 miles between September 2023 and October 2024. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing of the rear tyres recorded in 2024. The vehicle appears to suffer from age-related wear rather than high-mile stress. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry closely, specifically the replacement of the fractured nearside coil spring that caused the October 2024 failure. The recurring offside front tyre wearing uneven on the edge suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified. You should also verify the condition of all external lighting units and bulbs, as the record shows a history of inoperative registration plate lamps and stop lamps. Given the perishing noted previously, a thorough check for sidewall cracking on all tyres is necessary to ensure they are not structurally compromised despite having sufficient depth.