2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · KW60 BGU
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 130,609 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,609 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.
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.
KW60 BGU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 130,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW60 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (KW60 BGU) between August 2013 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
KW60 BGU Mileage History
- 27/08/201320,776 mi
- 15/09/201429,669 mi+8,893 mi
- 28/08/201536,805 mi+7,136 mi
- 28/08/201536,805 mi
- 12/09/201644,836 mi+8,031 mi
- 27/09/201752,187 mi+7,351 mi
- 28/09/201860,388 mi+8,201 mi
- 28/09/201860,389 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/201971,497 mi+11,108 mi
- 06/11/201971,497 mi
- 13/11/202081,008 mi+9,511 mi
- 11/11/202193,690 mi+12,682 mi
- 25/11/202194,013 mi+323 mi
- 23/02/202294,018 mi+5 mi
- 03/03/202294,019 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/2023102,397 mi+8,378 mi
- 20/04/2023102,398 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2024115,780 mi+13,382 mi
- 25/04/2024115,780 mi
- 07/04/2025124,707 mi+8,927 mi
- 07/04/2025124,707 mi
- 17/06/2026130,603 mi+5,896 mi
- 29/06/2026130,609 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,556 miles per year across 23 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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