2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YC17 YCZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear improving trend following a specific mechanical failure. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 54,394 miles passed outright with no recorded defects or advisories. This indicates that the critical front-end issues identified in late 2022 were addressed and that the vehicle has maintained a clean testing record for the past three consecutive inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-intensity usage for a nine-year-old Astra, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between the October 2024 and September 2025 tests, the car covered 4,080 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage rate compared to the gaps seen around the 2022 failure. This low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to dry seals if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly to ensure the repairs from the October 2022 failure remain effective. The vehicle previously failed due to a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber and excessive wear on both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. While these were rectified, a manual inspection should check for any new signs of weeping on the dampers or play in the linkage rubber bushes. Given the lack of advisories in the most recent records, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained since those major mechanical interventions.