2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · PL57 VKD
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 106,647 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
PL57 VKD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 106,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 VKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (PL57 VKD) between August 2010 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe n/s cen”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
PL57 VKD Mileage History
- 18/08/201017,964 mi
- 22/08/201123,628 mi+5,664 mi
- 03/09/201231,059 mi+7,431 mi
- 03/09/201338,096 mi+7,037 mi
- 09/09/201446,130 mi+8,034 mi
- 02/09/201554,441 mi+8,311 mi
- 31/08/201662,703 mi+8,262 mi
- 31/08/201662,703 mi
- 30/08/201769,281 mi+6,578 mi
- 30/08/201769,283 mi+2 mi
- 07/09/201877,474 mi+8,191 mi
- 08/09/201877,474 mi
- 02/08/201982,057 mi+4,583 mi
- 25/07/202086,352 mi+4,295 mi
- 10/09/202191,779 mi+5,427 mi
- 14/09/202191,779 mi
- 16/08/202293,288 mi+1,509 mi
- 16/08/202293,288 mi
- 12/08/202397,486 mi+4,198 mi
- 19/08/202397,496 mi+10 mi
- 16/08/2024100,591 mi+3,095 mi
- 15/08/2025102,088 mi+1,497 mi
- 15/08/2025102,088 mi
- 11/09/2026106,647 mi+4,559 mi
Average of roughly 5,520 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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