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2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KA07 ABV

KA07 ABV

2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 83,577 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ASTRA
Year / Origin
2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 22 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
Recorded Mileage
83,577 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2007
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Vauxhall Astra presents as roadworthy following its most recent test, with a clean pass recorded on 21 May 2025 at 76,869 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend across the supplied records is stable, with every annual examination either passing or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault. The May 2025 pass confirms the car left the testing station in a sound condition roughly fourteen months before today's date. Mileage sits at 76,869 against a 2007 build, equating to about 4,046 miles per year and marking the car as low-use for its nineteen years. The record shows 63,156 miles in May 2023, 68,082 at the May 2024 failure, 68,083 at the pass one day later, then 76,869 by May 2025. That is under 14,000 miles across two years, with no abrupt accumulation. The history is sparse and clean, carrying no advisories or recorded wear on tyres, brakes, suspension, or corrosion. The two failures dated 23 May 2024 and 21 May 2025 both list no defects, indicating the tester rejected the vehicle on non-mechanical grounds such as documentation or presentation rather than roadworthiness. This pattern suggests the previous owner attended without correct paperwork or the car was presented unfinished, not that structural or mechanical neglect occurred. No recurring faults appear across suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age, as MOT entries with zero advisories do not capture incipient rust or perished rubber unseen at test. Verify the brake calipers and suspension components operate free of binding, and confirm the low mileage reflects genuine light use rather than odometer anomaly or prolonged standing that can degrade seals and tyres.
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KA07 ABV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
  • 83,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

KA07 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (KA07 ABV) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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ADVISORY

KA07 ABV Mileage History

  1. 24/05/202468,083 mi
  2. 21/05/202576,869 mi+8,786 mi
  3. 21/05/202576,869 mi
  4. 19/05/202683,576 mi+6,707 mi
  5. 19/05/202683,577 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 7,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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