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AJ07 VEL

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,231 mi
Last recorded193,231 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 VEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 193,231 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 185,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 182,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 132,956 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 128,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 128,678 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2012 107,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers have to be manually parked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2012 107,191 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers have to be manually parked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2011 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2011 79,803 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 49,092 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)

Pass 6 May 2010 49,092 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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AJ07 VEL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ07 VEL, 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 AJ07 VEL registered?

AJ07 VEL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is AJ07 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ07 VEL shows 12 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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