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A16 VSA

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,837 mi
Last recorded54,837 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 54,837 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 45,048 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 40,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,740 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 38,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 36,277 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 34,604 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 34,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,807 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,413 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 24,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 22,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,449 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,281 miles

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

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

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 VSA is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A16 VSA, 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 A16 VSA registered?

A16 VSA is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is A16 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 VSA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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