2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · V56 FDL
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 104,320 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V56 FDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 104,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V56 FDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (V56 FDL) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V56 FDL Mileage History
- 18/03/202282,757 mi
- 14/04/202389,716 mi+6,959 mi
- 14/04/202389,716 mi
- 16/04/202496,506 mi+6,790 mi
- 15/04/2025104,320 mi+7,814 mi
Average of roughly 7,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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