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AJ57 XPL

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,002 mi
Last recorded77,002 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 XPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 77,002 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 72,128 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 69,495 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing & are over 10 years old (2013) 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 69,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive on the transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing & are over 10 years old (2013) 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,750 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 64,334 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,610 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 63,261 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mounting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 61,762 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 59,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 55,379 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

Pass 17 May 2016 50,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs inner face corroded and pitted.

Pass 30 May 2014 42,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs inner face corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 XPL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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