2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DP10 CCZ

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 June 2025 at 100,588 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from May 2022 through June 2024 also passed clean. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 14 June 2023 at 92,299 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a passing test on the same date at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 16 year old vehicle. The record shows 88,211 miles in May 2022, rising to 92,299 miles by June 2023, then 96,456 miles in June 2024 and 100,588 miles by June 2025. That equates to roughly 4,000 miles per year across the documented period, below the 6,287 mile annual average implied by the total, suggesting lighter than average use. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear between tests, and the clean advisory history across all entries indicates the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The absence of advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion across five tests is unusual for a 2010 hatchback and may reflect lenient testing rather than a fault free chassis. Examine subframe and sill structure for rust, check front lower arms and droplinks for play, and confirm rear brake calipers are not seizing after the car's low annual mileage. Given the 14 June 2023 fail with no defects cited, obtain the full DVSA test certificate and any garage invoices to confirm the reversal was administrative. Otherwise the history implies conscientious ownership, but the age alone warrants scrutiny of rubber components and exhaust emissions before purchase.