2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · PK07 MXE
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 100,649 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK07 MXE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 100,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK07 MXE 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 (PK07 MXE) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 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: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
PK07 MXE Mileage History
- 11/11/202191,138 mi
- 12/11/202191,140 mi+2 mi
- 09/11/202296,449 mi+5,309 mi
- 16/11/202296,569 mi+120 mi
- 13/10/2023100,649 mi+4,080 mi
Average of roughly 4,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
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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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