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AF07 VHK

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,850 mi
Last recorded133,850 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2024 133,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 124,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 124,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 113,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2022 113,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

coolant level low at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2021 103,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front mirror housing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 103,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front mirror housing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 93,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 93,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,955 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 73,450 miles

Front both brakes are binding slightly

all tyres badly perished but none of them are showing any cords

Fail 29 Mar 2018 73,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both brakes are binding slightly

all tyres badly perished but none of them are showing any cords

Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,215 miles

all four tyres are perished and cracking with in the tread, they are not an mot failure yet but i would change them sooner rather than later.

Coolant leak coolant level is very low possible leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,967 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,718 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 53,880 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,880 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,433 miles

strongley advise front disc replacement as they are in a poor condition on the inner face

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,107 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,609 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 VHK is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VHK, 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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AF07 VHK is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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