2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · PL10 VKA
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 114,198 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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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PL10 VKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 114,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL10 VKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (PL10 VKA) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
PL10 VKA Mileage History
- 22/08/202297,697 mi
- 26/01/2024104,541 mi+6,844 mi
- 29/01/2024104,544 mi+3 mi
- 04/02/2025109,855 mi+5,311 mi
- 03/02/2026114,198 mi+4,343 mi
Average of roughly 4,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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