2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · AL03 ABC
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 151,321 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AL03 ABC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 151,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL03 ABC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (AL03 ABC) between February 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))”; “Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
AL03 ABC Mileage History
- 24/02/201018,083 mi
- 23/02/201122,646 mi+4,563 mi
- 02/03/201227,001 mi+4,355 mi
- 21/02/201354,398 mi+27,397 mi
- 10/03/201470,519 mi+16,121 mi
- 10/03/201470,519 mi
- 11/03/201581,468 mi+10,949 mi
- 18/03/201581,686 mi+218 mi
- 08/03/201690,071 mi+8,385 mi
- 08/03/201690,071 mi
- 26/04/201798,818 mi+8,747 mi
- 02/05/201798,819 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/2018105,558 mi+6,739 mi
- 15/04/2019115,779 mi+10,221 mi
- 23/12/2020124,741 mi+8,962 mi
- 23/12/2020124,741 mi
- 22/12/2021131,242 mi+6,501 mi
- 22/12/2021131,242 mi
- 09/01/2023137,951 mi+6,709 mi
- 09/01/2024140,092 mi+2,141 mi
- 19/01/2024140,094 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/2025146,498 mi+6,404 mi
- 22/01/2025146,510 mi+12 mi
- 21/01/2026151,321 mi+4,811 mi
Average of roughly 8,376 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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