2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · SJ60 VCU
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 118,383 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
SJ60 VCU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 118,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ60 VCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (SJ60 VCU) between September 2013 and July 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
SJ60 VCU Mileage History
- 05/09/201328,932 mi
- 05/09/201328,932 mi
- 04/09/201439,784 mi+10,852 mi
- 17/10/201549,006 mi+9,222 mi
- 19/10/201549,006 mi
- 07/11/201655,451 mi+6,445 mi
- 07/11/201655,451 mi
- 23/10/2017102,794 mi+47,343 mi
- 15/11/201873,332 mi-29,462 mi
- 14/11/201982,192 mi+8,860 mi
- 14/11/201982,192 mi
- 25/11/202089,156 mi+6,964 mi
- 25/11/202089,156 mi
- 10/06/202191,531 mi+2,375 mi
- 11/06/202191,546 mi+15 mi
- 20/06/202299,816 mi+8,270 mi
- 06/07/202299,963 mi+147 mi
- 11/07/2023106,809 mi+6,846 mi
- 10/07/2024118,340 mi+11,531 mi
- 11/07/2024118,383 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 8,246 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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