2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · HW 555
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 33,029 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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HW 555 Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 33,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW 555 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (HW 555) between April 2013 and September 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
HW 555 Mileage History
- 11/04/201314,815 mi
- 14/04/201419,052 mi+4,237 mi
- 14/04/201522,126 mi+3,074 mi
- 08/04/201624,553 mi+2,427 mi
- 05/04/201727,038 mi+2,485 mi
- 07/04/201727,038 mi
- 18/04/201828,404 mi+1,366 mi
- 16/04/201929,671 mi+1,267 mi
- 11/06/202030,823 mi+1,152 mi
- 02/06/202131,489 mi+666 mi
- 07/06/202232,270 mi+781 mi
- 13/06/202332,520 mi+250 mi
- 10/06/202432,763 mi+243 mi
- 24/09/202533,029 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 1,462 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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