2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · KB57 HWU
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 160,425 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,425 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.
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KB57 HWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 160,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB57 HWU MOT History
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 (KB57 HWU) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (”; “Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5”.
KB57 HWU Mileage History
- 07/12/2023148,901 mi
- 12/12/2024154,311 mi+5,410 mi
- 30/06/2025154,646 mi+335 mi
- 02/07/2025154,655 mi+9 mi
- 30/07/2026160,425 mi+5,770 mi
Average of roughly 4,358 miles per year across 5 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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