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A17 BKD

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,906 mi
Last recorded141,906 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 127,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 125,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 123,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 116,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 108,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 100,419 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 100,419 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 54,734 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 54,734 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 42,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads getting low, discs quite worn

Pass 31 Aug 2013 42,932 miles

front brake pads getting low, discs quite worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,929 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,039 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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A17 BKD is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Grey 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 A17 BKD, 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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A17 BKD is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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