2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · PY57 EKA
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 138,668 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- 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.
PY57 EKA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2021
- 138,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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PY57 EKA Mileage History
- 07/10/201021,649 mi
- 10/10/201137,144 mi+15,495 mi
- 11/10/201137,148 mi+4 mi
- 02/10/201254,291 mi+17,143 mi
- 02/10/201254,291 mi
- 20/11/201374,878 mi+20,587 mi
- 20/11/201374,878 mi
- 11/12/201484,125 mi+9,247 mi
- 08/12/201590,806 mi+6,681 mi
- 15/10/201699,529 mi+8,723 mi
- 14/10/2017108,993 mi+9,464 mi
- 14/10/2017108,994 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/2019124,008 mi+15,014 mi
- 13/04/2021138,614 mi+14,606 mi
- 20/04/2021138,668 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 11,108 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
PY57 EKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (PY57 EKA) between October 2010 and April 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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