2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · PE67 SZZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The latest test in October 2025 at 73,124 miles resulted in an initial failure due to an inoperative engine management light, a distorted nearside front wheel, and a nail in the offside front tyre. While it passed upon repairs, the presence of an engine MIL failure suggests the previous owner only addressed electronic faults once they prevented inspection rather than performing routine diagnostics. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,125 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between October 2022 at 6,026 miles and October 2023 at 33,279 miles, where the car covered over 27,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the mileage has stabilised to roughly 20,000 miles annually over the last two years. This period of high intensity likely explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables and suspension-related components in the more recent test records. A buyer must inspect the front-end assembly specifically, as the record shows a recurring distorted nearside front wheel and multiple tyre-related failures across 2023, 2024, and 2025. The consistent wear on the edges of the tyres suggests a persistent wheel alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been rectified. Furthermore, the 2024 advisory for thin brake pads on both axles indicates that the owner neglected basic brake maintenance until they reached a critical state. A physical check of the engine management is required to ensure the MIL failure from 2025 was properly resolved and not simply cleared with a code tool.