2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · GL57 ACJ
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 88,046 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
GL57 ACJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2023
- 88,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL57 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (GL57 ACJ) between December 2010 and January 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 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 (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL57 ACJ Mileage History
- 20/12/201024,258 mi
- 04/12/201233,830 mi+9,572 mi
- 28/05/201440,177 mi+6,347 mi
- 28/05/201440,182 mi+5 mi
- 12/01/201541,488 mi+1,306 mi
- 12/01/201541,488 mi
- 15/01/201648,876 mi+7,388 mi
- 12/01/201755,498 mi+6,622 mi
- 12/01/201755,498 mi
- 12/01/201860,983 mi+5,485 mi
- 12/01/201860,983 mi
- 11/01/201966,710 mi+5,727 mi
- 09/01/202073,502 mi+6,792 mi
- 14/01/202177,912 mi+4,410 mi
- 13/01/202282,238 mi+4,326 mi
- 15/01/202282,278 mi+40 mi
- 17/01/202387,983 mi+5,705 mi
- 23/01/202388,046 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 5,275 miles per year across 18 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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