2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · ON15 CJC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in January 2026 at 69,091 miles passed following a failure just one day prior due to a damaged nearside front brake hose and a faulty tyre pressure monitoring sensor. While the car passed, it returned with multiple advisories for all four brake discs being worn, pitted, and scored, along with thin rear brake pads. This indicates that components are being operated until the point of failure or inspection rather than being replaced during scheduled servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of nearly 17,000 miles between the October 2023 test at 46,683 miles and the January 2025 test at 63,407 miles. During this period, the vehicle showed a clean record in October, though the 2023 failure highlighted immediate issues with a split CV boot and structural tyre damage on the offside rear. Low annual mileage explains the level of corrosion and pitting seen on the brake discs, as these components often suffer from oxidation when the vehicle is not driven frequently. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front-end components. The recurring mention of pitting and scoring on all discs suggests the metal is nearing the end of its functional life and requires replacement to ensure effective stopping. The nearside drive shaft CV boot must be checked for grease leakage to ensure the previous failure in 2023 was rectified correctly. Given the recent failure of the nearside front enough hose, the integrity of all rubber迫 lines should be verified for cracking or perish damage to prevent future mechanical failure.