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AJ57 MUE

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,232 mi
Last recorded120,232 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 MUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2023 120,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside door mirror housing damage

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror housing damage

Fail 21 Jan 2022 113,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror housing damage

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,387 miles

Nearside Mirror housing damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 100,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror housing damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,258 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 90,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 73,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,578 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 56,478 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,040 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,694 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 28,807 miles

o/s/ mirror casing missing

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 MUE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AJ57 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

AJ57 MUE is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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