2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · FN57 MTO
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 144,961 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,961 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.
FN57 MTO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2023
- 144,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN57 MTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (FN57 MTO) between September 2010 and September 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”.
FN57 MTO Mileage History
- 06/09/201033,972 mi
- 16/09/201144,370 mi+10,398 mi
- 17/09/201144,412 mi+42 mi
- 15/09/201252,442 mi+8,030 mi
- 14/09/201357,081 mi+4,639 mi
- 21/08/201568,041 mi+10,960 mi
- 19/08/201673,655 mi+5,614 mi
- 17/08/201779,498 mi+5,843 mi
- 22/08/201891,799 mi+12,301 mi
- 19/08/201998,865 mi+7,066 mi
- 20/08/201998,865 mi
- 29/08/2020106,537 mi+7,672 mi
- 31/08/2020106,541 mi+4 mi
- 26/08/2021127,158 mi+20,617 mi
- 02/09/2021127,232 mi+74 mi
- 25/08/2022136,754 mi+9,522 mi
- 01/09/2022136,805 mi+51 mi
- 31/08/2023144,957 mi+8,152 mi
- 07/09/2023144,961 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,536 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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