2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FP10 XNB

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT on 11 November 2025 at 99,209 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable. Prior to that clean pass, the vehicle cleared the 31 October 2024 test at 97,206 miles with no advisories, indicating the current condition reflects consistent mechanical integrity rather than a worsening fault pattern. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2010 vehicle, averaging roughly 6,200 miles per year across its life. The record shows 92,820 miles at the 1 November 2023 test, rising to 97,206 by late October 2024, then 99,209 by November 2025. That equates to about 4,400 miles in the past twelve months, lighter than the prior year. The DVSA data is sparse on fault detail. Two failed tests on 22 and 28 October 2024 at 97,118 and 97,165 miles list no defects, with a pass three days later, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's sixteen-year age. The absence of recorded advisories across five tests implies previous owners addressed wear items before each examination, yet MOT sheets alone cannot confirm hidden corrosion or intermittent binding calipers. Given the clean recent history, focus a viewing on structural integrity beneath sills and subframes plus exhaust emissions under load. The low annual mileage may mean longer periods stationary, raising the risk of perished rubber components and surface rust not captured by the tester.