2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BFZ 8051
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 114,809 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BFZ 8051 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 114,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BFZ 8051 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (BFZ 8051) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BFZ 8051 Mileage History
- 12/01/202295,658 mi
- 26/01/2023101,299 mi+5,641 mi
- 30/01/2024106,432 mi+5,133 mi
- 23/01/2025110,233 mi+3,801 mi
- 12/02/2026114,809 mi+4,576 mi
Average of roughly 4,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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