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AL02 OFC

2007 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,771 mi
Last recorded117,771 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Astra76,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 OFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 117,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 117,769 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 93,091 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 93,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,212 miles

underbody covered all over in underseal

Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,484 miles

Coolant leak ()

Slight oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2022 80,468 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,259 miles

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

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))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 69,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 67,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has aging cracks in tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm and has aging cracks in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,935 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,368 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,866 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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AL02 OFC is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL02 OFC, 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 AL02 OFC registered?

AL02 OFC is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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