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AJ57 RXX

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,356 mi
Last recorded161,356 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 RXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 161,356 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame centre mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

Offside Rear Axle mounting bracket corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 148,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 148,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 140,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 140,457 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front subframe engine mount area corrosion

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

headlight lenses deterirated/output reduced

rear shocks corroded/mist

Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,793 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 132,791 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes badly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 124,071 miles

Front struts corroded

Front subframe mounting brackets corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe brackets corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 124,071 miles

Front struts corroded

Front subframe mounting brackets corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe brackets corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,994 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,225 miles

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 111,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,319 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 98,074 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Dec 2012 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2011 59,301 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,135 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disks wearing thin

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 RXX is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RXX, 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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AJ57 RXX is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 December 2007.

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