2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FG57 GFE
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 121,857 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Nov 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,857 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.
FG57 GFE Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2019
- 121,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG57 GFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (FG57 GFE) between November 2010 and November 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2019 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
FG57 GFE Mileage History
- 02/11/201043,533 mi
- 02/11/201043,533 mi
- 11/11/201161,035 mi+17,502 mi
- 31/07/201272,868 mi+11,833 mi
- 08/08/201383,957 mi+11,089 mi
- 29/08/201492,175 mi+8,218 mi
- 02/09/201492,180 mi+5 mi
- 28/08/2015100,236 mi+8,056 mi
- 08/09/2016104,173 mi+3,937 mi
- 08/09/2016104,173 mi
- 08/09/2017110,105 mi+5,932 mi
- 28/09/2018115,445 mi+5,340 mi
- 28/09/2018115,445 mi
- 16/11/2019121,857 mi+6,412 mi
Average of roughly 8,667 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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