2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · DU10 HDA

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean pass record across the last several testing cycles. The most recent test on 14 March 2024 at 122,376 miles resulted in a pass, following a curious failure just one day prior at 122,362 miles which recorded no actual defects. This anomaly suggests an administrative error or a minor testing discrepancy rather than a recurring mechanical failure, as the vehicle subsequently cleared all criteria without advisories. At 122,376 miles over 16 years, the Astra has averaged approximately 7,650 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older hatchback. The data shows consistent usage patterns with a 13,000-mile gap between December 2021 and February 2023, and another 11,400-mile interval between February 2023 and March 2024. This steady accumulation indicates the car has been used regularly, which often prevents the seizing of brake seals and corrosion common in low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary for long periods. While the MOT history is clean, the buyer must focus the physical inspection on age-related degradation that stationary tests do not capture. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, inspect the rubber components such as suspension control arm bushes and CV boots for cracking or tearing. Particular attention should be paid to the structural sills and rear wheel arches for early-stage corrosion, as these areas are prone to rust on this generation of Astra. A check of the brake system for binding or thin discs is also necessary, as the record does not detail specific wear levels on these consumables.