2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · RR12 RAZ

The Vauxhall Astra presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 May 2026 at 114,089 miles, resulted in a pass, yet the tester flagged a defective front wiper blade and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This follows a pattern of recurring tyre wear advisories stretching back through the 2025 and 2024 tests. The 2025 record is particularly notable: a failure on 14 June 2025 at 101,612 miles identified fractured rear coil springs, front brake pads below 1.5 mm, and significantly worn front brake discs, all of which were rectified ahead of a pass on the same day. Overall, the maintenance trend appears reactive rather than proactive. Critical safety components reached failure thresholds before being replaced, and tyre condition is a persistent concern. The vehicle's mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for an eleven-year-old car. Between the March 2023 test at 84,604 miles and the April 2024 test at 93,526 miles, the car covered 8,922 miles in roughly thirteen months. The jump from April 2024 to June 2025 added 8,086 miles in fourteen months, and the final stretch to May 2026 saw 12,477 miles added in eleven months. That final period represents a marked increase in annualised mileage, which may explain the accelerated wear on front brake pads and discs observed in the 2025 failure. No significant gaps appear in the record, and the mileage progression is broadly credible for a vehicle of this age. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the front braking system. The 2025 failure recorded front pads below minimum thickness and discs described as significantly worn, indicating the car was driven hard or serviced late. Check for uneven disc scoring, caliper binding, and pad wear distribution. The rear coil springs were fractured and replaced in 2025; inspect for corrosion at mounting points and any signs of renewed cracking. Tyre wear advisories appear at nearly every test, consistently on edges, which points to possible tracking misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or damaged anti-roll bar links. Have the suspension and steering geometry assessed on a four-wheel alignment rig. Finally, verify the condition of the nearside front tyre flagged in May 2026, as edge wear at the legal limit suggests the underlying alignment issue has not been resolved.