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AD56 AOW

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,620 mi
Last recorded99,620 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 AOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,620 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 99,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed *** Tread separating from main tyre carcas*** (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine insecurely mounted to steady bar/mounting(bolts loose/missing)

It is my opinion that this car is DANGEROUS and should not be driven

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Little plating left to inside face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tyre (not repairable) 225/45WR17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Little plating left to inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,095 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 90,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 37,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 29,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,214 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 21,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,889 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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AD56 AOW is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AD56 AOW, 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 AOW registered?

AD56 AOW is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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