2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MF11 AZW

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of deferred mechanical repairs. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 79,598 miles passed after rectifying a failed offside front lamp and addressing pitted rear brake discs, the preceding failure in April of that year highlighted significant neglect. The presence of a fractured nearside front coil spring and an inoperative electronic parking brake suggests that critical components were only addressed when forced by a failed MOT test. At 79,598 miles, this fifteen-year-old Astra has covered a low annual average of approximately 5,300 miles. However, the data shows a recent spike in usage between February 2024 and October 2025, where the vehicle covered over 7,800 miles in just fourteen months. This pattern of low low overall mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the recurring reports of perishing tyre sidewalls and corrosion despite the relatively low mileage on the odometer. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody due to persistent reports of corrosion across the front and rear suspension and the exhaust system. The record indicates an ongoing oil leak that has remained present since at least 2024, which requires professional diagnosis to determine the source and rate of consumption. Given the previous failures involving steering rack inner joint play and fractured coil springs, the suspension geometry should be checked for any remaining play or uneven wear that would indicate the repairs were not comprehensive.