Vauxhall Astra Sxi (2010)
2010 Vauxhall Astra Sxi
CarHunch analysed 115 real MOT records for the 2010 Vauxhall Astra Sxi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Vauxhall Astra SXI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.3%, which sits 10.7 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that signals this model struggles more than most at test time. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so serious safety failures are not a pattern here.
At nearly 96,000 miles on average, these cars are showing their age, and the 1.4 failures per vehicle on average reflects typical wear-and-tear issues rather than fundamental design problems. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on routine maintenance items like brakes, suspension and fluid leaks—this model rewards owners who stay on top of servicing.
What to check before buying a 2010 Vauxhall Astra Sxi
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 (86%) | 99 | 80.5% | 1.63 |
| Petrol (14%) | 16 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Vauxhall Astra Sxi 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 Sxi vehicles fall between 76,473 and 107,721 miles.
2010 Vauxhall Astra Sxi — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 41 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).
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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