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2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SA60 AEC

SA60 AEC

2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 96,130 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2010 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Mar 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
96,130 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Mar 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2010
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, having passed its most recent MOT on 31 March 2025 at 96,130 miles. This test was completed without any recorded defects or advisories. The absence of flagged issues in the final pass indicates the car is in a mechanically sound state according to the latest DVSA inspection. The mileage is typical for a 2010 model, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between March 2023 and March 2024, where the odometer rose from 73,490 to 84,384 miles. Use has since moderated, with 11,746 miles added over the following year leading up to the March 2025 test. The MOT record is unusually clean for a sixteen year old vehicle. No specific mechanical failures regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions appear in the data. The record shows two instances where the vehicle failed shortly before passing, specifically on 7 March 2024 and 21 March 2025, though the specific reasons for these failures were not detailed in the provided history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural corrosion and rubber perishables. While the MOT history shows no defects, vehicles of this age and make often develop rust on the sills and rear subframes. Check the condition of the tyre treads and brake pads manually, as these consumables may be nearing the end of their service life despite the clean test record.
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SA60 AEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
  • 96,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT

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SA60 AEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 08:14
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (SA60 AEC) between March 2023 and March 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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SA60 AEC Mileage History

  1. 31/03/202373,490 mi
  2. 07/03/202484,328 mi+10,838 mi
  3. 13/03/202484,384 mi+56 mi
  4. 21/03/202596,123 mi+11,739 mi
  5. 31/03/202596,130 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 11,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
2 dangerous defects found recently
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Outstanding recall notice
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