2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · AD56 APU
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 131,725 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD56 APU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 131,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD56 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (AD56 APU) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AD56 APU Mileage History
- 24/11/2021117,170 mi
- 15/11/2022120,085 mi+2,915 mi
- 23/11/2023123,444 mi+3,359 mi
- 13/01/2025128,501 mi+5,057 mi
- 18/12/2025131,725 mi+3,224 mi
Average of roughly 3,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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