2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KP60 DXV
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 87,075 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,075 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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KP60 DXV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 87,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KP60 DXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (KP60 DXV) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
KP60 DXV Mileage History
- 13/01/202268,244 mi
- 05/01/202379,705 mi+11,461 mi
- 25/06/202587,065 mi+7,360 mi
- 26/06/202587,075 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,459 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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