2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BV10 CYL
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 168,420 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
BV10 CYL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2024
- 168,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV10 CYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (BV10 CYL) between December 2012 and March 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
BV10 CYL Mileage History
- 29/12/201233,522 mi
- 16/12/201342,979 mi+9,457 mi
- 25/11/201455,555 mi+12,576 mi
- 17/12/201567,909 mi+12,354 mi
- 16/12/201675,943 mi+8,034 mi
- 16/05/201781,598 mi+5,655 mi
- 24/05/201899,380 mi+17,782 mi
- 06/06/2019121,966 mi+22,586 mi
- 15/12/2020145,669 mi+23,703 mi
- 16/12/2020145,671 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2021153,023 mi+7,352 mi
- 09/12/2021153,023 mi
- 28/01/2023162,033 mi+9,010 mi
- 01/03/2024168,420 mi+6,387 mi
Average of roughly 12,075 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BV10 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BV10CYL.
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
TWINGO
RENAULT
GRAND MODUS
RENAULT
KANGOO
RENAULT
SCENIC
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
MEGANE
RENAULT
MEGANE I-MUSIC VVT 100
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2010 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.