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A28 AFA

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 AFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 115,850 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 115,844 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 108,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,129 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 94,128 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,813 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 84,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jan 2021 84,258 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,486 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 79,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,142 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,619 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 64,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 59,383 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 54,061 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 54,061 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,419 miles

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

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

o/s/front tyre slight cracking insde edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,092 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,092 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,406 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 37,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,684 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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A28 AFA is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A28 AFA, 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 A28 AFA registered?

A28 AFA is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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