2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · VN10 MHZ
2010 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2010. Recorded mileage 139,648 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,648 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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VN10 MHZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 139,648 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.
VN10 MHZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Astra (VN10 MHZ) between May 2013 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VN10 MHZ Mileage History
- 23/05/201346,562 mi
- 23/05/201346,562 mi
- 25/06/201456,051 mi+9,489 mi
- 19/06/201564,375 mi+8,324 mi
- 22/06/201673,440 mi+9,065 mi
- 21/06/201782,102 mi+8,662 mi
- 21/06/201782,102 mi
- 21/06/201890,908 mi+8,806 mi
- 25/06/201997,900 mi+6,992 mi
- 25/06/201997,900 mi
- 19/06/2020102,923 mi+5,023 mi
- 19/06/2020102,923 mi
- 15/06/2021106,749 mi+3,826 mi
- 15/06/2021106,749 mi
- 20/06/2022115,253 mi+8,504 mi
- 20/06/2022115,253 mi
- 08/06/2023120,792 mi+5,539 mi
- 09/06/2023120,794 mi+2 mi
- 06/06/2024126,730 mi+5,936 mi
- 06/06/2024126,730 mi
- 04/12/2025139,640 mi+12,910 mi
- 17/12/2025139,648 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,406 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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