2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SL60 AAZ

The Vauxhall Astra passed its most recent MOT on 21 July 2025 at 146,179 miles after a same-day failure on both front position lamps. That test recorded advisories for a defective rear exhaust mounting, a minor exhaust gas leak at the backbox, and all brake discs worn, pitted or scored though not seriously weakened. Compared with the clean passes of December 2022 and December 2023, the 2025 record shows a mildly worsening trend as previously absent mechanical wear now appears alongside recurring lighting faults. Mileage progression shows a typical early rate then a sharp decline. The car recorded 132,477 miles at its December 2022 test and rose to 145,335 miles by 13 December 2023, an addition of 12,858 miles over twelve months. From that point to the July 2025 test it accumulated only 844 miles in nineteen months. Such a plateau implies extended storage or very light use, a pattern that can mask degraded rubber components and promote corrosion despite the sparse defect history. The December 2023 test failed the car on a near side headlamp dipped beam, and the July 2025 test failed both front position lamps before same-day rectification. Two lighting failures across the recent tests imply the previous owner overlooked basic exterior lamp upkeep. A buyer must verify the front lighting circuit and note the persistent dashboard side light warning with all lamps working, pointing to a fault in the instrument warning path. The rear exhaust mounting defect and backbox leak require hands-on check for fractured hangers or rust, while all brake discs showing pitting demand caliper operation and disc thickness inspection. No suspension bushes, coil springs, structural integrity issues or tyre defects appeared in the records, but the vehicle's sixteen-year age and long static period warrant a thorough underside check for corrosion and perished flexible brake hoses. The flagged faults are minor wear items rather than serious structural risks, yet the emergence of brake disc scoring and exhaust degradation in the latest test signals that deferred maintenance may now be surfacing.