2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WM02 ASH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 75,912 miles passed, it introduced several advisories that were absent in previous clean records. The presence of a nearside parking brake operating at only 16% efficiency, combined with a pitted and scored offside rear brake disc, indicates that the braking system is entering a period of degradation requiring immediate attention to prevent future failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle used for light local commuting, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between July 2021 and February 2022, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in seven months. Since then, usage has stabilised, with roughly 2,500 miles recorded between the December 2024 and November 2025 tests. This steady rate of use explains the gradual wear observed on consumable-related components such as the tyres and brake pads seen in the earlier history. A buyer must pay close attention to the rear suspension and braking assembly. The failure in August 2022 due to fractured rear coil springs suggests the components may be prone to stress, and the current advisory on the parking brake efficiency suggests the mechanism or cables are seizing or require adjustment. Physical inspection of the offside rear brake disc for deep corrosion and a check of all tyres for uneven wear are essential. Given the history of nails and edge wear, the current depth and condition of all four tyres should be verified to ensure no further alignment issues are present.