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AF57 KWU

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,402 mi
Last recorded131,402 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,402 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of the flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake performance not tested brakes not in a testable condition (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Near and Offside, AXLE bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Near and Offside very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Near and Offside (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside wearing on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 124,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 124,673 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,603 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside AXLE bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass on passengers seat (3.3 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside AXLE bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,702 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 104,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,135 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,135 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,467 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,024 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,942 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 30,939 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,563 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,583 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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AF57 KWU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF57 KWU, 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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AF57 KWU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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