2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · SP60 MVA

The vehicle currently holds a PASSED MOT rating for the 2026-06-18 test, indicating that the current inspection was successful. However, the MOT history reveals a clear pattern of maintenance gaps and recurring structural issues that warrant immediate attention. The most recent test on 2025-08-25 passed without issues, but subsequent failures in the 2022-08-30 test indicate that the vehicle has not undergone adequate servicing since that date. This suggests that basic upkeep was likely skipped in recent years, leading to accelerated wear on critical components such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs. The mileage trajectory reflects a significant gap in maintenance despite the vehicle being approximately 16 years old. The 2023-08-29 test at 63,743 miles passed, which is an improvement over the 2022-08-30 test at 60,662 miles, but the 2022-08-30 test failed at 60,662 miles, creating a 10,000-mile gap in the last two years. This rapid accumulation of miles between the 2023 and 2022 tests suggests that the vehicle has been driven or stored for extended periods without any regular inspections. The fact that the 2022 test was also PASSED at 60,662 miles indicates that the vehicle was likely kept in a safe condition between the 2022 and 2023 tests, but the lack of maintenance in the 2023-2024 period has resulted in the 2024-08-27 and 2025-08-25 tests failing on specific components. Given the recurring faults and the lack of recent servicing, the buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to identify structural and mechanical risks. The most critical areas to assess are the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components, as the MOT records consistently highlight issues such as worn brake discs, cracked or fractured springs, and constant velocity boot splits. A buyer must verify whether these structural problems have resolved or if they are still active, as the vehicle has a history of failing on the 2022-08-30 test where the front drive shaft joint was found insecure. If the inspection reveals structural integrity issues, the vehicle may require immediate repair before it is sold, especially given the age and the gaps in the MOT history.