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3 FCA

2010 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Astra69,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 FCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from mirror

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 18 Jun 2025 83,356 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,141 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,384 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Fail 26 Jun 2020 75,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split/hole in gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,873 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,756 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 51,556 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 31,556 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 31,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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3 FCA is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 69,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 16 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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3 FCA is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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