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AD56 APU

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,725 mi
Last recorded131,725 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 APU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 131,725 miles

Rear both rear backing plates

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

Front corrosion present subframe mounts

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,501 miles

Both rear brake disc backplates corroded.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 123,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 120,085 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,170 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s outer sill

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,951 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s outer sill

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,520 miles

vehicle emitting some black smoke

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,746 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,166 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,374 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full seat belt inspection

exhaust back box support hooks corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,548 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 68,088 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,258 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,589 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 39,721 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)

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 APU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD56 APU, 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 APU registered?

AD56 APU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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