2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · CY60 FXW

The Vauxhall Astra presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 4 May 2023 at 116,727 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 1 December 2021 at 111,007 miles also passed clean. Across both examinations the vehicle showed no advisories or failures, indicating the recorded maintenance interval reflected a sound mechanical condition at the time of testing. The odometer advanced only 5,720 miles between December 2021 and May 2023, an annualised rate of roughly 2,860 miles that sits well below the lifetime average of about 7,295 miles per year. A 17-month gap separates the two MOT entries, yet the sparse record carries no fault flags. Low recent usage may mean prolonged standing periods, which often accelerate perishable component degradation even when the car appears clean on paper. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's 16-year age and the risk of latent corrosion unseen during a pass result. Standing time can allow moisture to attack sills and subframes without triggering an MOT advisory. Verify the underside structural integrity and check for binding calipers before purchase. The absent advisory history offers reassurance, but a clean MOT is not a substitute for a workshop examination. Confirm tyre sidewall condition, exhaust emissions under load, and fluid intervals, as the low mileage suggests infrequent use rather than rigorous servicing.