2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · OV07 FCP
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2007. Recorded mileage 164,052 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,052 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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OV07 FCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2024
- 164,052 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.
OV07 FCP 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 (OV07 FCP) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV07 FCP Mileage History
- 05/05/2022111,953 mi
- 10/05/2022111,956 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/2023142,602 mi+30,646 mi
- 16/05/2024164,050 mi+21,448 mi
- 17/05/2024164,052 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 25,619 miles per year across 5 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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