2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · TK07 FVA
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 118,521 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2021. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,521 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- 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.
TK07 FVA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2020
- 118,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TK07 FVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (TK07 FVA) between June 2010 and November 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
TK07 FVA Mileage History
- 30/06/201041,736 mi
- 23/06/201152,020 mi+10,284 mi
- 25/06/201259,296 mi+7,276 mi
- 29/06/201259,315 mi+19 mi
- 12/06/201365,485 mi+6,170 mi
- 11/10/201367,683 mi+2,198 mi
- 04/10/201474,940 mi+7,257 mi
- 04/10/201474,941 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/201582,836 mi+7,895 mi
- 16/09/201690,650 mi+7,814 mi
- 14/09/201798,051 mi+7,401 mi
- 14/09/201798,051 mi
- 01/11/2018108,218 mi+10,167 mi
- 01/11/2018108,236 mi+18 mi
- 29/10/2019114,791 mi+6,555 mi
- 30/10/2019114,791 mi
- 06/11/2020118,521 mi+3,730 mi
- 07/11/2020118,521 mi
Average of roughly 7,413 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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