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A16 GUE

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,984 mi
Last recorded128,984 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,984 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated buttons comes out (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 128,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure center to back box has multiple patches and is not secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated buttons comes out (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,335 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 112,117 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear transmission mount bolt missing, resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 100,722 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,630 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,634 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 89,634 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,882 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,219 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

osf steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,525 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,645 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,539 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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A16 GUE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 GUE, 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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A16 GUE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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