2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · DU60 DWK

This vehicle presents a highly stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass rate. The most recent MOT on 12 September 2025 at 46,893 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a similar pattern from the previous three years, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a standard that consistently meets DVSA requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2010 model, averaging roughly 2,931 miles per year. Between 16 September 2022 and 12 September 2025, the odometer rose from 40,680 to 46,893 miles, confirming a steady but light usage pattern of approximately 2,000 miles annually. This suggests the car has not suffered from sudden bursts of heavy use or prolonged periods of total dormancy that would typically trigger significant deterioration. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. While the MOT record is clean, vehicles with such low usage often suffer from perished rubber seals, hardened suspension bushes, and potential brake caliper seizing due to inactivity. The failure on 15 September 2022 was resolved within twenty four hours, but the lack of specific defect data for that failure means a manual check of the braking system and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking is necessary. Given the age of the chassis, a thorough inspection for structural corrosion is advised, particularly around the sills and suspension mounting points. While the tester flagged no corrosion in the 2025 test, the low mileage often masks rust issues that develop while a car sits. Verifying the fluid condition and service intervals will confirm if the previous owner followed a time-based maintenance schedule rather than relying solely on mileage triggers.