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AF57 VJU

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,709 mi
Last recorded153,709 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 153,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 143,206 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 143,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 131,544 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 125,334 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 125,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 115,528 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 115,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 107,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,164 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,671 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,210 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,210 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 74,137 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2012 58,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2011 54,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed

offside rear tyre worn in steps on inside

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 VJU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF57 VJU, 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 AF57 VJU registered?

AF57 VJU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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