2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SB60 AAX

The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy on the most recent test, passing cleanly on 19 November 2024 at 133,724 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with the two earlier failures on 10 November 2022 and 23 November 2023 both showing no defects listed, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or worn components appear at any stage, which indicates the vehicle has not accumulated the typical suspension or braking wear flags seen on a 16-year-old car. Mileage sits at a typical 8,358 per year against the 133,724 recorded on the last test. The gap between the November 2022 failure at 119,408 miles and the November 2023 pass at 128,545 miles shows roughly 9,100 miles covered in twelve months, a normal pattern. From November 2023 to November 2024 the car added only 5,179 miles, hinting at lighter recent use. The record is sparse and clean, with no corrosion, exhaust, or tyre entries to scrutinise. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the 2010 build date and salt-exposed UK roads. The clean MOT sheet does not mean suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs are free of wear; testers often miss early fatigue. Check the rear subframe and sills for rust, and confirm the braking system is not suffering from binding calipers after the low-mileage year. The repeated same-day fail and pass cycles without defects suggest the previous owner used a single garage and resolved any paperwork promptly. This implies routine care rather than neglect, but the absence of advisories across four tests on a high-mileage Astra is unusual and warrants a physical verification of tyre tread depth and shock absorber condition before purchase.