2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · FN57 VXA
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 142,478 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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 VXA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2026
- 142,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN57 VXA 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 (FN57 VXA) between September 2010 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nsf (5.3.2 (d))”; “Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush internal bushings have excessive play, causing dampening rod to shift back ”; “Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FN57 VXA Mileage History
- 06/09/201036,035 mi
- 26/08/201146,065 mi+10,030 mi
- 30/08/201256,804 mi+10,739 mi
- 28/08/201366,927 mi+10,123 mi
- 17/09/201479,165 mi+12,238 mi
- 24/08/201588,239 mi+9,074 mi
- 24/08/201588,239 mi
- 15/08/201697,613 mi+9,374 mi
- 15/08/201697,613 mi
- 15/08/2017108,776 mi+11,163 mi
- 21/08/2018120,963 mi+12,187 mi
- 25/07/2019123,616 mi+2,653 mi
- 25/07/2019123,616 mi
- 08/08/2020125,518 mi+1,902 mi
- 30/07/2021126,644 mi+1,126 mi
- 02/08/2021126,552 mi-92 mi
- 19/08/2022127,712 mi+1,160 mi
- 19/08/2022127,712 mi
- 19/08/2023128,753 mi+1,041 mi
- 15/08/2024129,373 mi+620 mi
- 04/10/2025130,315 mi+942 mi
- 07/10/2026142,478 mi+12,163 mi
Average of roughly 6,618 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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