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AB57 GAB

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 GAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,241 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front, centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 117,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front, centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 107,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear shocker corroded

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,802 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 102,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 97,406 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 97,344 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside handbrake cable corroded and coming apart

Rear exhaust mounting broken but not insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,084 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,063 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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AB57 GAB is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AB57 GAB, 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 AB57 GAB registered?

AB57 GAB is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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