2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VU57 LFT
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 153,496 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,496 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.
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.
VU57 LFT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 153,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU57 LFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (VU57 LFT) between August 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
VU57 LFT Mileage History
- 04/08/201082,845 mi
- 12/08/201196,079 mi+13,234 mi
- 13/08/2012103,907 mi+7,828 mi
- 04/07/2013107,258 mi+3,351 mi
- 17/07/2013107,258 mi
- 16/07/2014115,295 mi+8,037 mi
- 16/07/2014115,295 mi
- 02/10/2015118,101 mi+2,806 mi
- 30/09/2016125,548 mi+7,447 mi
- 30/09/2016125,548 mi
- 02/10/2017129,710 mi+4,162 mi
- 03/10/2017129,710 mi
- 03/10/2018130,373 mi+663 mi
- 05/10/2019130,967 mi+594 mi
- 06/10/2020131,517 mi+550 mi
- 06/10/2020131,517 mi
- 05/10/2021132,793 mi+1,276 mi
- 11/10/2022136,603 mi+3,810 mi
- 11/10/2022136,603 mi
- 22/11/2023139,709 mi+3,106 mi
- 21/11/2024146,703 mi+6,994 mi
- 21/11/2025153,496 mi+6,793 mi
Average of roughly 4,618 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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