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AJ56 AVS

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,843 mi
Last recorded110,843 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 AVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Both rear axe bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Engine management warning lamp (non-emission related) illuminated.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear panel excessively corroded. Outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad lining completely separated from backing.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,876 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside parking brake pivot on caliper, not returning to stop position.

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle, nearside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 103,844 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside parking brake pivot on caliper, not returning to stop position.

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle, nearside bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 100,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle, nearside bush worn

Fail 19 Sep 2019 100,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle, nearside bush worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,026 miles

Exhaust flexible section split but still gas tight.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear axle, nearside bush deteriorating, but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 21 Sep 2016 84,877 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear axle, nearside bush deteriorating, but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,076 miles

Both front wiper blades are wrong style of wiper arms fitted resulting in loose fitting of blades.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside bush of rear axle deteriorating, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 78,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front wiper blades are wrong style of wiper arms fitted resulting in loose fitting of blades.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Nearside bush of rear axle deteriorating, but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 73,297 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 73,248 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,892 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,182 miles

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

rear tyres perishin

Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,122 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs slightly worn, scored and pitted

inspection light is on

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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AJ56 AVS is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AJ56 AVS, 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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AJ56 AVS is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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