2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FN60 WRV

The Vauxhall Astra shows a concerning roadworthiness pattern. The most recent test on 4 September 2023 at 117,134 miles resulted in a failure with no defects formally recorded, repeating a pattern seen on 31 August 2022 and 9 September 2021 where the car failed and passed on the same day at identical mileages. This repeated same-day fail-pass behaviour with no listed defects suggests administrative or presentation issues at testing rather than resolved mechanical faults, and the trend is not improving. The vehicle has not held a valid MOT for nearly three years as of 8 July 2026, leaving its current condition unverified by DVSA since that 2023 failure. Recorded mileages run 104,679 in September 2021, 111,077 in August 2022, and 117,134 in September 2023. That equates to roughly 6,400 miles per year across those intervals, below the 7,321 annual average for a 16-year-old car. The sparse record shows three tests in three years then a complete gap to today. Low annual use combined with long standing periods often accelerates rubber perishing and corrosion on unused components, though the data lacks advisories to confirm. A buyer must treat this Astra as unroadworthy until physically inspected. The 2023 failure with no recorded defects means the DVSA system captured a reject reason not transcribed here, so scrutinise the V5C and any test certificate closely. Given the age and dormancy since 2023, expect degraded suspension bushes, possible coil spring fracture, and surface corrosion on subframes or sills. Check brake discs for lipping and calipers for binding after standstill. Verify exhaust emissions and structural integrity beneath the floor pan. The same-day fail-pass history implies previous owners may have relied on convenient retests rather than transparent repair, so commission an independent pre-purchase inspection before any transaction.