2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EK60 FVC
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 43,519 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
EK60 FVC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 43,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK60 FVC 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 (EK60 FVC) between September 2013 and September 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EK60 FVC Mileage History
- 18/09/201311,645 mi
- 25/09/201417,092 mi+5,447 mi
- 18/09/201520,481 mi+3,389 mi
- 05/09/201622,536 mi+2,055 mi
- 27/09/201723,900 mi+1,364 mi
- 19/09/201824,522 mi+622 mi
- 18/09/201925,577 mi+1,055 mi
- 15/09/202026,280 mi+703 mi
- 23/09/202126,842 mi+562 mi
- 05/09/202227,668 mi+826 mi
- 13/09/202335,147 mi+7,479 mi
- 13/09/202335,147 mi
- 18/09/202443,519 mi+8,372 mi
- 18/09/202443,519 mi
Average of roughly 2,897 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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