2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FE10 TDO

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 193,390 miles. This follows a minor failure just one day prior in October 2024, which was immediately rectified to achieve a pass on the subsequent re-test. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three years suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing immediate defects rather than allowing minor issues to accumulate into failures. The mileage profile indicates high-intensity use for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per annum. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the Astra covered 30,189 miles, showing a consistent pattern of roughly 10,000 miles annually. This steady accumulation suggests the drivetrain and suspension components have been subjected to constant mechanical stress rather than long periods of stagnation. The regular intervals between tests confirm the vehicle has remained in active use without significant gaps in documentation that often mask age-related degradation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components that are not explicitly tested but affected by this high mileage. Given the age and distance traveled, a close check for structural corrosion on the rear arches, sills, and subframe mounting is essential. While the MOT record is clean, the mileage of nearly 200,000 miles increases the likelihood of worn suspension bushes, perished shock absorbers, and degraded rubber components. Verify the condition of the discs and pads relative to the 7,000-mile interval between the last two tests and check for any signs of oil leaks from the head gasket or turbocharger which are common on high-mileage Vauxhall engines of this era.