2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · YH17 WGP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in February 2026 at 69,143 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a significant period of mechanical instability during 2025. While the most recent test indicates all previous faults have been rectified, the car suffered two consecutive failures within a six-month window. This transition from a clean record to multiple high-priority failures suggests a period where reactive maintenance was performed to meet MOT standards rather than through proactive preventative servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a notable cluster of activity recorded between April 2024 at 61,094 miles and August 2025 at 69,141 miles, where the car covered over 8,000 miles in just sixteen months. This rapid accumulation, coinciding with the subsequent failures, indicates the vehicle was likely under consistent use during this period, which likely accelerated the wear of the components identified in the braking and engine management systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system to ensure the repairs made after August 2025 are durable. The record shows recurring failures regarding a defective brake servo and low brake efficiency, which could indicate underlying issues with the hydraulic system or vacuum booster. The buyer should also verify that the engine management light is functioning correctly, as it was flagged as inoperative during two separate tests. Given the missing road wheel fixings recorded in 2025, a physical check of all wheel bolts and torque settings is necessary to ensure basic safety assembly is now correctly maintained.