2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · KW10 CPE
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 106,866 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KW10 CPE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 106,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW10 CPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (KW10 CPE) between June 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
KW10 CPE Mileage History
- 07/06/201325,863 mi
- 18/09/201330,074 mi+4,211 mi
- 28/08/201432,543 mi+2,469 mi
- 16/09/201534,806 mi+2,263 mi
- 21/09/201636,883 mi+2,077 mi
- 06/09/201739,170 mi+2,287 mi
- 11/09/201841,135 mi+1,965 mi
- 11/09/201841,135 mi
- 15/10/201956,234 mi+15,099 mi
- 15/10/201956,234 mi
- 09/10/202065,886 mi+9,652 mi
- 31/07/202167,408 mi+1,522 mi
- 10/06/202272,674 mi+5,266 mi
- 26/07/202379,787 mi+7,113 mi
- 26/07/202379,787 mi
- 05/07/202483,347 mi+3,560 mi
- 24/07/2025100,750 mi+17,403 mi
- 24/07/2025100,758 mi+8 mi
- 30/06/2026106,856 mi+6,098 mi
- 02/07/2026106,866 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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