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AF57 VKB

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,430 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 134,419 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,671 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 124,671 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 114,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s wiper split ends

oil leak

rack ends slight bplay

Pass 19 Aug 2014 105,902 miles

N/S headlight damaged but not insecure

N/S mirror damaged but has no sharp edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 105,902 miles

N/S headlight damaged but not insecure

N/S mirror damaged but has no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 105,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 90,955 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 90,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,701 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 VKB is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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