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A14 BKY

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,904 mi
Last recorded132,904 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 132,904 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front shocks corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front o/s head lamp misted.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shocks corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2023 129,349 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 123,062 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 116,491 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 113,008 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 109,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,441 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of rubber brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,909 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,569 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,522 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 70,453 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,468 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres with flat spots on inner tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,683 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

wear on discs and pads

Fail 24 Feb 2010 37,370 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,370 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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A14 BKY is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A14 BKY, 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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A14 BKY is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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