2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SH57 MXW
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 155,370 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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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SH57 MXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2026
- 155,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH57 MXW 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 (SH57 MXW) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”.
SH57 MXW Mileage History
- 22/01/2024152,047 mi
- 03/02/2024152,047 mi
- 27/01/2025153,544 mi+1,497 mi
- 31/01/2025153,560 mi+16 mi
- 22/01/2026155,370 mi+1,810 mi
Average of roughly 1,660 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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