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AF57 YFM

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,210 mi
Last recorded144,210 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 144,210 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 144,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 131,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 95,780 miles

eml light on

kid seat on offside rear

two rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Dec 2015 95,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eml light on

kid seat on offside rear

two rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Dec 2014 91,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

child seat o/s/r

Fail 13 Dec 2014 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

child seat o/s/r

Pass 18 Nov 2013 83,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 69,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YFM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

AF57 YFM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is AF57 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 YFM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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