2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SV67 YNT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 46,903 miles passed, it revealed two new advisories regarding a nearside rear tyre showing perishing and uneven wear. This follows a pattern where the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they trigger an MOT failure, as seen in the consecutive failures during the previous years. At nine years old, the 2017 Astra has covered significantly less mileage than its peers, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. The data shows a spike in usage between October 2023 (31,642 miles) and October 2024 (44,350 miles), where over 12,000 miles were clocked in a single year. Such low annual mileage often leads to rubber-based components degrading due to age, which aligns with the tyre cracking and perishing noted in the latest inspection record. A buyer must focus inspection on the braking system and tyre condition. The October 2023 failure at 31,642 miles flagged all four brake pads as being below the legal thickness of 1.5mm, suggesting long service intervals or neglected maintenance. Furthermore, recurring issues with worn inner edges on multiple tyres across the 2024 and 2025 tests suggest potential alignment problems or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. The tyre pressure monitoring system also requires verification, as it was a primary failure point in 2024. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection should also check for corrosion on underbody components and ensure the tyre sidewalls are not suffering from dry cracking due to the low-use, high-age nature of the car's history.