2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · TA55 RAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift towards deferred attention regarding mechanical components. While the most recent test in June 2026 at 67,401 miles passed, it flagged front suspension arm bushes and pitted front brake discs. These issues represent a progression from the advisories in 2024 and 2025, indicating that the vehicle is entering a phase where wear-and-tear components are reaching the end of their functional life simultaneously. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,100 miles per year. The record remains relatively clean for the early years between 2018 and 2021, where no defects were noted. However, the frequency of faults increased significantly after the 32,000-mile mark in 2022, with the vehicle covering roughly 7,000 miles over the last four years. This suggests that while the mileage is low, the vehicle may be subject to age-related degradation of rubber and metal components rather than purely mileage wear. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension for excessive play in the arm bushes, as the tester has noted worn pins in two consecutive years. The recurring mention of pitted and scored brake discs suggests the previous owners have waited until components were visually degraded before replacement, which can sometimes lead to seized calipers. Additionally, the history of perishing tyres and cracking sidewalls in 2024 and 2025 indicates the car may sit for long periods, which necessitates a thorough check of sidewall rot on all four tyres regardless of tread depth.