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A26 VXR

2010 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,767 mi
Last recorded112,767 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Astra69,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,767 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack between treads

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On tie link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower of tie link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,049 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,516 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 86,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,840 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 76,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 54,568 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong type of bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong type of bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,625 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,977 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Offside Front Is cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 19,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 19,686 miles

Front disks corroded

Front tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,648 miles

all tyres slight cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,343 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 VXR is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A26 VXR, 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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What year was A26 VXR registered?

A26 VXR is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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