2010 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · BG60 CDZ
2010 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 101,550 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BG60 CDZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 101,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG60 CDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (BG60 CDZ) between October 2013 and May 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BG60 CDZ Mileage History
- 19/10/201335,283 mi
- 08/08/201440,959 mi+5,676 mi
- 08/08/201440,959 mi
- 30/07/201546,461 mi+5,502 mi
- 26/05/201651,841 mi+5,380 mi
- 25/04/201759,184 mi+7,343 mi
- 24/03/201865,419 mi+6,235 mi
- 24/03/201865,419 mi
- 01/06/201866,215 mi+796 mi
- 22/05/201973,996 mi+7,781 mi
- 06/05/202082,232 mi+8,236 mi
- 18/05/202190,579 mi+8,347 mi
- 10/05/202295,837 mi+5,258 mi
- 31/05/202399,309 mi+3,472 mi
- 31/05/2024101,550 mi+2,241 mi
- 31/05/2024101,550 mi
Average of roughly 6,243 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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