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2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BF57 FVE

BF57 FVE

2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 23 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 163,717 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2007 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 02 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
163,717 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2007
Engine
1686cc
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BF57 FVE Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
  • 163,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT

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BF57 FVE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 09:12
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (BF57 FVE) between November 2010 and December 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (49 issues), Tyres (32 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 119 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

BF57 FVE Mileage History

  1. 19/11/201066,247 mi
  2. 23/11/201182,686 mi+16,439 mi
  3. 23/11/201182,686 mi
  4. 20/11/201292,498 mi+9,812 mi
  5. 20/11/201292,496 mi-2 mi
  6. 13/11/2013105,571 mi+13,075 mi
  7. 13/11/2013105,571 mi
  8. 24/11/2014117,950 mi+12,379 mi
  9. 24/11/2014117,950 mi
  10. 18/11/2015121,714 mi+3,764 mi
  11. 22/11/2016125,182 mi+3,468 mi
  12. 17/11/2017127,056 mi+1,874 mi
  13. 16/11/2018128,685 mi+1,629 mi
  14. 23/11/2019129,812 mi+1,127 mi
  15. 23/11/2020134,053 mi+4,241 mi
  16. 23/11/2020134,053 mi
  17. 17/11/2021143,741 mi+9,688 mi
  18. 17/11/2021143,741 mi
  19. 22/11/2022148,743 mi+5,002 mi
  20. 23/11/2022148,745 mi+2 mi
  21. 30/11/2023152,999 mi+4,254 mi
  22. 30/11/2023153,005 mi+6 mi
  23. 25/11/2024158,004 mi+4,999 mi
  24. 26/11/2024158,007 mi+3 mi
  25. 24/11/2025163,716 mi+5,709 mi
  26. 03/12/2025163,717 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 6,481 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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