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AD56 AKV

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,317 mi
Last recorded121,317 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 121,317 miles

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

engine noisy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear axle lower arm front bush splitting

oil/fluid leak rear of gearbox area

power steering resevior insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2014 121,317 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engine noisy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear axle lower arm front bush splitting

oil/fluid leak rear of gearbox area

power steering resevior insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,492 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 112,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noisy

slight movement at both inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,938 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine noisy

slight movement at both inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 May 2011 87,668 miles

slight play at both inner rack joints

Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,529 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)

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 AKV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AKV, 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 AKV registered?

AD56 AKV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is AD56 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD56 AKV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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