2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · VU57 PJY
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 149,284 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU57 PJY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 149,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU57 PJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (VU57 PJY) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VU57 PJY Mileage History
- 08/11/2021136,615 mi
- 04/11/2022142,629 mi+6,014 mi
- 04/11/2022142,634 mi+5 mi
- 03/11/2023149,284 mi+6,650 mi
Average of roughly 6,383 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra H
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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