2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BN10 EEA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a pattern of immediate rectification following MOT failures. The most recent test on 24 November 2021 at 122,833 miles passed with no defects, following a failure just one day prior. This suggests that the previous owner was proactive in addressing identified faults to ensure compliance, yet the lack of any MOT data for the past five years leaves the current mechanical state of the vehicle unverified. The mileage progression remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between April 2019 and November 2021, the car covered 13,007 miles, showing a steady usage pattern. However, the vehicle has not undergone an official test since late 2021. Given that it is now July 2026, there is a significant five-year gap without a professional inspection, which increases the likelihood of undetected degradation in rubber components, corrosion on braking surfaces, or fluid ingress within the hydraulic lines regardless of what the low annual mileage suggests. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes, particularly at the mounting points where corrosion often accumulates on this Astra generation. Because the last recorded test is so old, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mounts is essential to identify age-related perishability. Additionally, examine the brake discs for signs of pitting or seized calipers, as long periods of relatively low use often lead to mechanical seizing that would not have been captured in a test five years ago.