2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · EK07 XAT
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 117,067 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
EK07 XAT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 117,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK07 XAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (EK07 XAT) between April 2010 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))”.
EK07 XAT Mileage History
- 08/04/201015,330 mi
- 21/04/201122,605 mi+7,275 mi
- 05/04/201229,044 mi+6,439 mi
- 05/04/201229,044 mi
- 30/04/201336,138 mi+7,094 mi
- 02/04/201441,150 mi+5,012 mi
- 02/04/201441,150 mi
- 25/03/201547,097 mi+5,947 mi
- 25/03/201547,097 mi
- 11/03/201653,674 mi+6,577 mi
- 11/03/201653,676 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/201760,224 mi+6,548 mi
- 28/04/201760,224 mi
- 07/08/201875,835 mi+15,611 mi
- 05/09/201983,785 mi+7,950 mi
- 05/09/201983,786 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/202090,086 mi+6,300 mi
- 14/09/202090,273 mi+187 mi
- 28/09/2021100,468 mi+10,195 mi
- 28/09/2021100,468 mi
- 23/09/2022105,520 mi+5,052 mi
- 23/09/2022105,526 mi+6 mi
- 28/09/2023113,750 mi+8,224 mi
- 25/09/2024115,535 mi+1,785 mi
- 22/12/2025117,067 mi+1,532 mi
Average of roughly 6,477 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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