2018 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YE68 DBG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating. The most recent test on 2025-09-05 at 45,957 miles was passed, yet the record reveals a consistent pattern of failure. The subsequent MOTs in September 2024 and September 2023 both failed, with the most recent failure occurring at 31,645 miles, indicating a rapid loss of mechanical reliability over the past two years. This sequence suggests that basic upkeep was not maintained during the ownership period. The mileage accumulation is starkly disproportionate to the vehicle's age, which is approximately eight years old. The gap between the first MOT and the most recent one is significant, and the mileage has grown from 45,957 miles to 31,645 miles. While this gap appears to be due to the vehicle being in a state of disrepair rather than simply being used less frequently, the progression from a passing test to a failed one at 31,645 miles strongly implies that the drivetrain and suspension systems have degraded. Given the specific faults recorded, particularly the structural integrity issues of the outer tyres and the worn brake discs, the buyer must inspect the suspension and braking components in person before proceeding. The presence of nearside and offside tyre tears, combined with the pitted brake discs and thin brake pads, indicates that critical structural elements have lost their supporting integrity. A buyer should not rely on the previous MOTs alone; they must physically examine the rear and front brakes for corrosion, check suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, and verify that the exhaust emissions are within safe limits.