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AK07 ARM

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 ARM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 130,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 130,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Fail 2 Dec 2017 125,694 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,906 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 122,870 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not seating correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Slight play in both front steering rack end joints

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,439 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,439 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,675 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,569 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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AK07 ARM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK07 ARM, 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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AK07 ARM is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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