2010 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Petrol · VB02 BYE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. Following an initial failure in November 2022, the Astra has passed three consecutive tests without any recorded defects or advisories. The most recent inspection conducted in November 2025 at 74,043 miles confirms the car currently meets the minimum legal standards, suggesting that previous mechanical or structural issues have been addressed effectively. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over short intervals, such as the 9,326 miles driven between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 12,584 miles in the final year leading to the latest test. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components or fluid acidity due to inactivity. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for age-related corrosion common to vehicles of this era, particularly on the sills and rear wheel arches. The low mileage suspension bushes and rubber hoses often perish regardless of distance travelled, so a physical check for cracking or perishing is necessary. Given the initial failure in late 2022, the buyer should also verify the condition of the brake discs and calipers to ensure no seizing or pitting has occurred during the vehicle's longer periods of stationary.