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AJ57 EXV

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,553 mi
Last recorded104,553 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 EXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear water inside light cluster

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing both edges

Fail 22 Jun 2026 104,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear water inside light cluster

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing both edges

Fail 2 Jun 2026 103,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working no pump (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front chassis plate deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Rear light cluster has water inside

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

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

horn needs to be pressed just right

Pass 24 Jun 2025 93,371 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 90,221 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,623 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 85,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2021 82,635 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 81,316 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 81,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,220 miles

Offside Rear damage to o/s rear wheel arch

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,220 miles

Offside Rear damage to o/s rear wheel arch

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,298 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 71,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

coolant level low

front tyres worn low on edges

rear tyres worn uneven and have flat spots +perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,470 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 38,470 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 38,470 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,121 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,941 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,822 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 14,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EXV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ57 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

AJ57 EXV is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is AJ57 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 EXV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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