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AD56 AHU

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,920 mi
Last recorded111,920 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 AHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 111,920 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 111,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Rapid p609 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,091 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2022 107,091 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

coolant low

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,078 miles

Nearside handbrake effort poor

Offside mirror in poor condition

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 102,078 miles

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

Nearside handbrake effort poor

Offside mirror in poor condition

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,368 miles

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 10 Aug 2020 98,368 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front wheel inner rim bent

Nearside mirror glass broken

Nearside parking brake effort poor

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,102 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge feathered tread and perished

Offside rear tyre worn low on inside edge and feathered tread

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,098 miles

n/s/f wind mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre slight perished

Pass 7 Jul 2017 85,283 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Wiper blades poor

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,828 miles

front brake disc,s corroded

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear tyre radial cracks

offside rear tyre tread lifting slightly

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jul 2015 78,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

drivers door check strap loose

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil/coolant levels low signs of oil leak vevicle underside

Fail 18 Jul 2015 78,598 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

drivers door check strap loose

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

oil/coolant levels low signs of oil leak vevicle underside

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,462 miles

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

engine oil low and underside of vehicle oily

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil low and underside of vehicle oily

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,304 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 33,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,840 miles

1.Both front tyres slight wear inner.2.Offside rear tyre slight wear outer and inner.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,671 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 19,668 miles

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

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

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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AD56 AHU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AD56 AHU, 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 AD56 AHU registered?

AD56 AHU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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