2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · FD10 XAP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the history indicates a reactive approach to maintenance. The most recent test in February 2024 at 130,065 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, suggesting the car currently meets the minimum legal standard. However, the pattern of failing just days before a pass in both 2023 and 2024 indicates that the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 130,065 miles over 16 years, the Astra has averaged approximately 8,129 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap in data between the January 2022 test at 111,574 miles and the January 2023 test at 123,862 miles, covering over 12,000 miles in that period. The rapid succession of tests in early 2023 and 2024, where failures occurred only days apart from passes, suggests a specific mechanical issue or component failure that required immediate rectification to achieve compliance. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components, as the record does not detail specific advisories that often precede failures. Given the age and mileage, structural corrosion on the subframe and rear mounting points is a priority to check. The buyer should also look for signs of leaking or perished suspension bushes and wear on brake calipers, as the reactive maintenance history suggests the vehicle may be running with components nearing their limit. Since the last MOT was conducted over two years ago, the current state of the tyres and fluid levels must be verified to ensure no significant degradation has occurred since the February 2024 pass.