2016 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · TM08 LEW

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred reactive component replacement. The most recent test in March 2026 at 74,146 miles flagged the front brake discs as pitted and scored, along with thin front pads. This follows an advisory from April 2025 at 63,871 miles where the nearside rear brake pads were noted as thin. While the car continues to pass, the recurring brake-related defects suggest the owner is waiting for failure rather than performing preventative servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 7,400 miles per annum. There is a notable period of low activity between June 2022 and April 2023, where the car covered only 2,332 miles. However, usage increased significantly thereafter, with 14,654 miles clocked between the 2023 and 2024 tests. This spike in usage correlates with the deterioration of the nearside front outer drive shaft CV boot recorded during the April 2024 test at 54,221 miles. A buyer should physically inspect the front braking assembly to ensure the pitting on the discs has not reached the minimum thickness limit. Given the history of thin pads on both front and rear axles, a full brake fluid condition and caliper slider check is necessary. The nearside front CV boot requires close inspection for signs of grease leakage or tearing, as the previous severe deterioration indicates a vulnerability in this rubber component. No structural corrosion or suspension issues have appeared in the record, so the focus remains entirely on these wear-related mechanical items.