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AJ57 AYC

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,629 mi
Last recorded118,629 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 AYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,629 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on indicating fault

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,537 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 113,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 103,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,254 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 99,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,228 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 88,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,459 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 73,459 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,352 miles

225/45/R17/91Y. Fronts 5mm. Rears 3mm.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads half worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,235 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 55,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,705 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 24,484 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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AJ57 AYC is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ57 AYC, 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 AJ57 AYC registered?

AJ57 AYC is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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