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AF57 VSJ

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,029 mi
Last recorded49,029 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 49,028 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 48,486 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 48,486 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,745 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH PIPES ACROSS RACK CORRODED (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,028 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 47,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,449 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 46,449 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of splitting

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2019 45,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of splitting

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 44,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CALIPER FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,607 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 43,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,043 miles

Front EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FLEXIBLE HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

Front EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 42,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FLEXIBLE HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

Front EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,226 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FRONT FLEXIBLE HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

EXHAUST SYSTEM AT FRONT FLEXIBLE IS DETERIORATED.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,099 miles

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULE (AND METAL PIPE AS PART OF) CORRODED.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULE (AND METAL PIPE AS PART OF) CORRODED.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,039 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 29,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,519 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 VSJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

AF57 VSJ is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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