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A26 SOM

2010 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,494 mi
Last recorded131,494 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Astra69,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,494 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 123,250 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 117,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 103,293 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,285 miles

Brake disc protective steel weather shields corroded, all four

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

Front Steering system slightly stiff in operation

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Significant corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust steel heat shield badly corroded and insecure

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Significant corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,762 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 80,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not reaching cords

Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,460 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 60,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,120 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 44,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,936 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 34,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 27,942 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S Front tyre small cut

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,919 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
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A26 SOM is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A26 SOM, 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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A26 SOM is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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