Vauxhall Astra Sri (2010)
2010 Vauxhall Astra Sri
CarHunch analysed 230 real MOT records for the 2010 Vauxhall Astra Sri. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Vauxhall Astra SRI is a noticeably weaker proposition than the average UK car at MOT: just 59.2% pass first time, compared to the national 80% benchmark. The dangerous defect rate of 1.3% is reassuringly low, but the underlying reliability picture is the real concern here.
These cars are turning up with an average of 0.89 failures per test, suggesting systemic wear rather than isolated bad luck—likely suspension, exhaust, and brake components typical of a 14-year-old Astra by this mileage point (median 85,359 miles). Before committing to one, factor in a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist, because nearly four in ten examples will fail their next MOT, and repair costs on an older Vauxhall can quickly outpace its value.
What to check before buying a 2010 Vauxhall Astra Sri
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (69%) | 158 | 83.5% | 1.22 |
| Petrol (31%) | 72 | 5.8% | 0.17 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Vauxhall Astra Sri vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Vauxhall Astra Sri vehicles fall between 73,087 and 102,981 miles.
2010 Vauxhall Astra Sri — Still on the Road
77 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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