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AF57 VJV

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,761 mi
Last recorded111,761 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 111,761 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box+rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner+outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,721 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box corroded and leaking slightly and at join with central pipe.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 96,682 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 84,881 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint area (Corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,392 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 76,381 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,099 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 49,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres have cracking formed in tread area

Pass 3 Feb 2012 26,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,276 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 16,422 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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AF57 VJV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

AF57 VJV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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