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A23 VXR

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 117,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,266 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 110,266 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 106,139 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking gases front flexy pipe. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,341 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads 2mm

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads 2mm

Fail 23 Jan 2021 102,063 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads 2mm

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,864 miles

offside front and offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2020 99,839 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front and offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,420 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,312 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 85,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,976 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,815 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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A23 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A23 VXR, 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 A23 VXR registered?

A23 VXR is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is A23 VXR safe to buy?

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