2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YP57 ETY
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 134,257 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,257 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.
YP57 ETY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2022
- 134,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP57 ETY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (YP57 ETY) between July 2010 and March 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YP57 ETY Mileage History
- 29/07/201042,698 mi
- 30/07/201148,292 mi+5,594 mi
- 25/07/201259,994 mi+11,702 mi
- 12/02/201363,219 mi+3,225 mi
- 03/02/201471,852 mi+8,633 mi
- 03/02/201471,852 mi
- 07/02/201579,909 mi+8,057 mi
- 13/02/201688,731 mi+8,822 mi
- 10/02/201794,585 mi+5,854 mi
- 26/03/201896,622 mi+2,037 mi
- 04/03/2019107,503 mi+10,881 mi
- 02/03/2020117,784 mi+10,281 mi
- 05/03/2021124,093 mi+6,309 mi
- 08/03/2021124,094 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/2022134,257 mi+10,163 mi
- 07/03/2022134,257 mi
Average of roughly 7,889 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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