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AJ07 FYT

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 158,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 158,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 146,584 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides got slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,521 miles

front head light lenses becoming grazed

n/s/r tyre becoming low on inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre becoming low on inner & outer edges

rear axle becoming corroded in places (o.k at time of test).

Pass 11 Feb 2020 131,362 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 131,362 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 123,026 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 123,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,781 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 114,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f tye rod

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,230 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 106,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,465 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 60,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,716 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,568 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 38,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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AJ07 FYT is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ07 FYT, 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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AJ07 FYT is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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