2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SL10 LBK

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT test in April 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently achieved passes following initial failures. The presence of failures in both March 2024 and April 2026, without any recorded defects on the subsequent passes, indicates that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying safety-critical faults rather than allowing them to persist across multiple cycles. At 174,643 miles, this sixteen-year-old Vauxhall Astra averages approximately 10,915 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a family vehicle. The data shows consistent use between test intervals, with 5,000 miles recorded between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 3,000 miles covered between February 2025 and April 2026. This regular operation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often prevents the degradation of rubber seals and internal engine components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to high-mileage wear on this model. While the recent records show no advisories, the age and mileage necessitate a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for signs of tearing or leaking. Given the previous failures, a test of the brake system for binding calipers or thin discs is also essential. Additionally, inspecting the structural integrity, particularly the sills and rear wing arches, is required to ensure that corrosion has not compromised the chassis despite the currently clean MOT history.