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5809 EL

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,674 mi
Last recorded43,674 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5809 EL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 42,758 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 40,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 40,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,206 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 36,205 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer holed and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has splits around both shoulders, tread is raised and distorted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,893 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system leaking around joints /rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer shoulder has several cuts / splits between tread blocks. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin on inner braking surface. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,305 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 31,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,938 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 28,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Aug 2014 23,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 21,667 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,085 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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5809 EL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 76,192 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 5809 EL, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5809 EL registered?

5809 EL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2007.

Is 5809 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5809 EL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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