2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FL60 EYR

The Vauxhall Astra shows a contradictory roadworthiness picture at its most recent recorded test. On 3 September 2021 at 136,511 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, yet on the very same date and mileage it also failed with no defects listed. This duplicate entry points to an administrative or data anomaly rather than a clear mechanical trend, so the maintenance history reads as neither improving nor worsening but simply unresolved from a verification standpoint. The odometer stood at 136,511 miles at the September 2021 test, equating to roughly 8,500 miles per year since the 2010 registration, which is typical for a car of this age. No earlier or later MOT entries appear in the supplied record, leaving a near five-year gap to the present date of 8 July 2026. The absence of any mileage progression beyond 136,511 means we cannot assess wear accumulation or confirm the vehicle has remained in use, stored, or off the road. A buyer must treat the 2021 same-day pass and fail as a red flag for record integrity. Inspect the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm which result is valid, and physically check the vehicle for undocumented issues such as suspension bushes, brake disc wear, and structural corrosion that a no-defect pass might have missed. Given the 16-year age and unknown standing period, examine underbody rust, tyre sidewall cracking, and fluid leaks before any purchase. Without advisories or failures listing specific components, the on-site check should prioritise mechanical items prone to lapse on low-use older cars: binding calipers, exhaust condition, and steering joint play. The sparse history offers no evidence of neglect but equally no proof of care beyond 2021.