2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SJ60 VEL
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 87,456 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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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SJ60 VEL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2026
- 87,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ60 VEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (SJ60 VEL) between August 2013 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SJ60 VEL Mileage History
- 07/08/201334,427 mi
- 07/08/201334,427 mi
- 29/07/201440,968 mi+6,541 mi
- 31/07/201440,968 mi
- 19/05/201546,603 mi+5,635 mi
- 19/05/201546,603 mi
- 09/05/201651,429 mi+4,826 mi
- 15/05/201755,307 mi+3,878 mi
- 11/05/201859,401 mi+4,094 mi
- 11/05/201859,401 mi
- 21/05/201964,487 mi+5,086 mi
- 21/05/201964,487 mi
- 21/07/202068,958 mi+4,471 mi
- 20/07/202171,536 mi+2,578 mi
- 21/07/202171,558 mi+22 mi
- 20/07/202275,477 mi+3,919 mi
- 14/07/202378,548 mi+3,071 mi
- 19/07/202378,555 mi+7 mi
- 28/05/202586,644 mi+8,089 mi
- 29/05/202586,645 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/202687,456 mi+811 mi
Average of roughly 4,135 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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