2015 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YS65 BNE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend toward improving maintenance standards. Following a failure in October 2022 regarding brake and sensor issues, the Astra has passed its last three annual tests with no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. The transition from a failing test to clean records over the last three years suggests the current ownership period is proactive in rectifying faults identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with a 6,000-mile interval between the 2023 and 2024 tests and another 6,181 miles covered since. This low mileage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it increases the risk of rubber-based parts perishing due to stationary time and age-related degradation rather than mechanical friction. A prospective buyer should specifically inspect the condition of the tyres, as the October 2023 test at 38,688 miles flagged perishing and cracking on both rear tyres. Given the low annual mileage, these tyres may show significant signs of age even if the tread depth remains high. Additionally, while the tyre pressure monitoring system was noted as inoperative during the 2022 failure, the buyer should verify it is currently functional. Since the record shows no structural corrosion, a physical check for rust on the sills and suspension mounting remains advisable to ensure the low-use history has not led to hidden environmental damage.