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AF07 TXZ

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,785 mi
Last recorded112,785 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 TXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,785 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON INSIDE EDGE [ 205 / 55 VR16 ]

Fail 17 Feb 2020 112,774 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID ON INSIDE EDGE [ 205 / 55 VR16 ]

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,588 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inspection light on

Fail 18 Feb 2019 102,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

inspection light on

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,477 miles

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

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,477 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,024 miles

Front 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,574 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 73,574 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 68,850 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 20 Apr 2013 63,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,483 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 53,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,413 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,113 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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AF07 TXZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AF07 TXZ, 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 AF07 TXZ registered?

AF07 TXZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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