CarVerify

Free Car Check

9796 R

2010 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,478 mi
Last recorded60,478 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Astra69,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration9796 R
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 59,307 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 57,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 55,496 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 55,457 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 51,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 49,626 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,997 miles

Front Number plate has slight damage.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slight damage to outer cover. (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace. (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,426 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perrishing.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 36,426 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nsr tyre perrishing.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,833 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,256 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

9796 R is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9796 R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 9796 R?

You can check the full history of 9796 R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 9796 R registered?

9796 R is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2010.

Is 9796 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9796 R shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 9796 R have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 9796 R. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.