2011 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · YR61 KTO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT pass on 19 January 2026 at 91,416 miles, which recorded no defects. This follows a period of mechanical volatility in late 2024 when the car failed an inspection at 84,810 miles due to a leaking fuel filter, an inoperative registration plate lamp, and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. The successful retest on 31 December 2024 suggests that these specific mechanical and consumable issues were addressed, moving the vehicle from a state of non-compliance back to a clean passing standard. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical low-to-mid usage pattern for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 29,311 miles in 2015 to the current 91,416 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, although the frequency of failures in 2019 and 2020 indicates periods where maintenance was reactive rather than preventative. A prospective buyer should focus on the braking system and suspension components during a physical inspection. The history shows recurring issues with brake pads and discs, specifically in December 2020 and January 2022, alongside a fluctuating service brake noted in December 2024. While these were passed, the frequency of wear suggests the braking components may be nearing the end of their service life. Additionally, the 2019 failure involving fractured rear coil springs and the 2024 advisory regarding worn front link bar bushes indicate that the suspension system has experienced significant stress. Tyre maintenance also warrants scrutiny. The record contains multiple entries for tyres being worn to the legal limit or suffering structural damage, such as the sidewall perishing noted in July 2019 and the tyre bulge and tear flagged in December 2020. Although the January 2026 test was clean, the historical pattern of neglecting tyre condition suggests that a buyer should check the current tread depth and sidewall integrity across all four wheels to ensure the previous owner's tendency toward reactive maintenance has been corrected.