2010 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · SB10 WLW
2010 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 133,385 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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SB10 WLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/06/2025
- 133,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB10 WLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (SB10 WLW) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexible section (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
SB10 WLW Mileage History
- 12/07/2022114,715 mi
- 30/06/2025133,385 mi+18,670 mi
Average of roughly 6,292 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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