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AF57 OFZ

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,776 mi
Last recorded175,776 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 175,776 miles

Engine management light on but pre 2008

Front bumper and bonnet damaged

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 175,774 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on but pre 2008

Front bumper and bonnet damaged

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 162,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light on (pre 2008 diesel)

Fail 3 Feb 2023 162,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working no pump running (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light on (pre 2008 diesel)

Pass 1 Feb 2022 155,094 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 155,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 148,904 miles

Nearside mirror taped

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 148,902 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front bumper loose

Nearside mirror taped

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 139,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,844 miles

Nearside windscreen damage

Fail 2 Feb 2018 119,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside windscreen damage

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner tread

both front wheels damaged

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,879 miles

injuries in windscreen\damage to fuel tank\front brake pads and discs heavily worn\rear brake pads and iscs wearing\nsf anti roll bar link ball joint seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,704 miles

all brake pads and discs wearing\osf tyre wearing bald on inner tread

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,259 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,823 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 52,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OFZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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