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AK57 WMU

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,472 mi
Last recorded145,472 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 WMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 145,472 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 143,755 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

several front & rear suspension compoents rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2022 143,755 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

several front & rear suspension compoents rusty

Pass 28 May 2021 133,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine management warning light on

wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Jun 2020 125,739 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 125,647 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 116,008 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (part of flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside have light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine management warning light on

Fail 31 May 2019 116,008 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (part of flexi hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside have light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,089 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,562 miles

Both rear shocks have slight lift

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 96,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear shocks have slight lift

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 86,007 miles

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

cut in osf tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2016 86,007 miles

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

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

cut in osf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,182 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 10 Jun 2015 75,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 18 Jun 2014 66,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,057 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,771 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,045 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AK57 WMU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AK57 WMU, 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 AK57 WMU registered?

AK57 WMU is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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