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A28 BOW

2010 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,373 mi
Last recorded84,373 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Astra69,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 BOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,373 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 76,362 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 76,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 73,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2022 69,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 65,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 55,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 44,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 24,128 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2015 14,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 4,238 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 4,160 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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A28 BOW is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A28 BOW, 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 A28 BOW registered?

A28 BOW is a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2010.

Is A28 BOW safe to buy?

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