2010 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · SV60 OFU

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 26 November 2025 at 119,935 miles, but the test flagged an oil leak, tyre tread at the legal limit and a severely deteriorated off‑side rear constant‑velocity boot. The pattern of recurring advisories – CV boot deterioration in both 2024 and 2025, coil‑spring corrosion noted in 2022 and 2023, and under‑body corrosion recorded in 2024 – suggests a maintenance trend that is stable in the sense that no new major defects have emerged, yet the persistence of these issues warrants close monitoring. Mileage has risen from 95,766 miles in September 2021 to 119,935 miles in November 2025, an average of roughly 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a sixteen‑year‑old Astra. The increase of 8,015 miles between September 2021 and September 2022, followed by a modest 783‑mile gain to September 2023, indicates a period of low utilisation before a more regular accumulation of 6,800 miles to November 2024 and 8,565 miles to November 2025. No significant mileage gaps appear, and the recorded figures are consistent with the vehicle’s age. A prospective buyer should inspect the off‑side CV joint and its boot for grease leakage or joint play, as the boot’s severe deterioration could lead to joint failure if left unchecked. The rear coil springs, flagged for corrosion on both near‑side (2022) and off‑side (2023), merit visual examination for surface rust and structural integrity; any cracking would necessitate replacement. Under‑body corrosion noted in 2024 and the corroded rear fuel pipe observed the same year should be probed for progression, especially around mounting points and the exhaust system. Tyre tread should be measured directly, given the 2025 advisory of tread at the legal limit and the earlier nail incident in 2021, to confirm sufficient depth and uniform wear. Finally, the minor oil leak recorded in the latest test should be located and quantified; a slow seep may be benign, but a worsening leak could affect engine oil levels and lead to more serious problems. Confirming that the leak is not excessive and that the oil level remains within specification will complete the assessment of the vehicle’s immediate roadworthiness.