2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SE07 WBD
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 149,596 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2017. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 May 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
SE07 WBD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2016
- 149,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE07 WBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (SE07 WBD) between May 2010 and May 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
SE07 WBD Mileage History
- 10/05/201063,669 mi
- 10/05/201063,669 mi
- 09/05/201183,633 mi+19,964 mi
- 09/05/201183,641 mi+8 mi
- 03/05/201295,165 mi+11,524 mi
- 09/05/2013106,268 mi+11,103 mi
- 06/05/2014118,043 mi+11,775 mi
- 06/05/2015134,946 mi+16,903 mi
- 06/05/2016149,596 mi+14,650 mi
Average of roughly 14,344 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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