2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KW10 CMU
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 105,878 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW10 CMU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 105,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW10 CMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (KW10 CMU) between August 2013 and October 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KW10 CMU Mileage History
- 06/08/201343,719 mi
- 12/08/201463,489 mi+19,770 mi
- 02/10/201584,578 mi+21,089 mi
- 05/10/201584,578 mi
- 04/04/201766,195 mi-18,383 mi
- 05/04/201873,145 mi+6,950 mi
- 26/03/201980,438 mi+7,293 mi
- 27/03/201980,439 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/202087,687 mi+7,248 mi
- 02/10/202087,699 mi+12 mi
- 07/10/202192,377 mi+4,678 mi
- 05/10/202296,535 mi+4,158 mi
- 06/10/2023101,474 mi+4,939 mi
- 07/10/2023101,496 mi+22 mi
- 04/10/2024105,878 mi+4,382 mi
- 04/10/2024105,878 mi
Average of roughly 5,569 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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