2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MV11 XCC

The 2026‑01‑13 MOT resulted in a FAIL, meaning the Vauxhall Astra is not presently roadworthy without remedial work; the maintenance trend is concerning as faults such as rear brake binding, tyre perishing and exhaust leakage have recurred across multiple tests, indicating a pattern of neglect rather than improvement. The vehicle has accumulated 87,073 miles over roughly 15 years, averaging about 5,800 miles annually, which is low for its age; however the record shows irregular usage with a notable surge to 132,361 miles by January 2023, followed by a return to lower mileage, suggesting periods of heavy use and long standing intervals. Recurring faults include tyres worn close to the legal limit, persistent rear service brake binding, an ongoing oil leak, and a documented broken offside rear coil spring in 2015, all of which point to potential suspension and braking deficiencies that merit close inspection. A buyer should examine the condition of the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, verify brake pad thickness and caliper operation, assess exhaust joint integrity and oil leak source, and check tyre tread depth and side wall condition, as these items have been flagged repeatedly and could indicate underlying mechanical neglect.