2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.9L Diesel · BK57 WWL
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 162,772 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
BK57 WWL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 162,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK57 WWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (BK57 WWL) between October 2010 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BK57 WWL Mileage History
- 12/10/201028,536 mi
- 02/09/201135,329 mi+6,793 mi
- 02/09/201135,329 mi
- 29/08/201243,745 mi+8,416 mi
- 02/09/201356,587 mi+12,842 mi
- 21/08/201468,765 mi+12,178 mi
- 01/09/201580,665 mi+11,900 mi
- 31/08/201692,182 mi+11,517 mi
- 31/08/2017103,480 mi+11,298 mi
- 31/08/2017103,480 mi
- 30/08/2018112,173 mi+8,693 mi
- 30/08/2018112,176 mi+3 mi
- 19/08/2019122,224 mi+10,048 mi
- 04/08/2020132,368 mi+10,144 mi
- 16/08/2021142,719 mi+10,351 mi
- 12/09/2022150,689 mi+7,970 mi
- 31/07/2023153,266 mi+2,577 mi
- 31/07/2023153,266 mi
- 27/07/2024156,160 mi+2,894 mi
- 03/05/2025159,799 mi+3,639 mi
- 07/05/2026162,764 mi+2,965 mi
- 08/05/2026162,772 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,621 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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