2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · KP10 BLX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having maintained clean passes over the last several years. The most recent test on 29 October 2024 at 183,085 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following an initial failure on the same day that listed no faults. This suggests a minor administrative technicality was rectified immediately to secure the pass, indicating the vehicle currently meets the minimum legal standards for road operation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a sixteen-year-old Vauxhall, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per annum. Between October 2021 and November 2022, the car covered 3,209 miles, showing a very steady usage profile. The interval of 8,364 miles recorded between November 2022 and October 2024 represents a slight dip in annual mileage but remains typical. This regular use suggests the vehicle has been driven frequently, which often helps prevent the drying out of seals or the seizing of brake components associated with long periods of inactivity. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the recent history, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on high-mileage components common to this Astra generation. At over 183,000 miles, the suspension bushes and coil springs are likely to show signs of significant wear or fatigue. The buyer should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear arches, as the MOT tester often only flags surface rust until it reaches a critical threshold. Given the high mileage, inspecting for oil leaks and assessing the condition of the brake disc thickness is essential to ensure the clean MOT record reflects actual mechanical health.