2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · AF57 VJV
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 111,761 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
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AF57 VJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2025
- 111,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF57 VJV 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 (AF57 VJV) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
AF57 VJV Mileage History
- 12/07/202284,881 mi
- 12/07/202284,881 mi
- 11/07/202396,682 mi+11,801 mi
- 12/07/2024104,721 mi+8,039 mi
- 18/08/2025111,761 mi+7,040 mi
Average of roughly 8,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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