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A5 XHE

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025
Pass 20 Aug 2024
Pass 17 Aug 2023 48,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022
Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,487 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,196 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Aug 2019

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,035 miles

both front tyres close to limit inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,850 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,594 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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

body damage

vehicle lowered

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,033 miles

Lowered suspension.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 30,033 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Lower rear engine mounting bolt half out.

Lowered suspension.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,593 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 90,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,226 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2010 95,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre low tread inner edge

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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A5 XHE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A5 XHE, 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 A5 XHE registered?

A5 XHE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is A5 XHE safe to buy?

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