2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · EX57 RFJ
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 120,138 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
EX57 RFJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 120,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX57 RFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (EX57 RFJ) between August 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
EX57 RFJ Mileage History
- 03/08/201041,062 mi
- 11/04/201142,569 mi+1,507 mi
- 05/04/201244,982 mi+2,413 mi
- 25/03/201347,474 mi+2,492 mi
- 12/03/201450,589 mi+3,115 mi
- 24/03/201553,853 mi+3,264 mi
- 14/03/201656,229 mi+2,376 mi
- 22/03/201760,275 mi+4,046 mi
- 23/03/201865,349 mi+5,074 mi
- 13/03/201967,385 mi+2,036 mi
- 24/01/202071,108 mi+3,723 mi
- 22/03/202172,338 mi+1,230 mi
- 27/03/202172,340 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/202275,258 mi+2,918 mi
- 21/03/202275,258 mi
- 03/02/202381,971 mi+6,713 mi
- 02/02/202488,206 mi+6,235 mi
- 30/01/2025104,071 mi+15,865 mi
- 30/01/2025104,077 mi+6 mi
- 29/01/2026120,130 mi+16,053 mi
- 29/01/2026120,138 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,105 miles per year across 21 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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