2007 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · YY57 EFM
2007 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 116,465 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jul 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
YY57 EFM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 116,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY57 EFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Astra (YY57 EFM) between September 2010 and May 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 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 (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YY57 EFM Mileage History
- 22/09/201027,817 mi
- 08/10/201136,501 mi+8,684 mi
- 08/10/201136,501 mi
- 09/10/201247,330 mi+10,829 mi
- 05/10/201358,196 mi+10,866 mi
- 05/10/201358,196 mi
- 06/12/201470,661 mi+12,465 mi
- 10/11/201582,228 mi+11,567 mi
- 02/12/201693,867 mi+11,639 mi
- 02/12/2017103,909 mi+10,042 mi
- 30/11/2018110,193 mi+6,284 mi
- 11/12/2018110,199 mi+6 mi
- 25/08/2020115,180 mi+4,981 mi
- 26/08/2020115,181 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2021116,454 mi+1,273 mi
- 19/05/2022116,463 mi+9 mi
- 19/05/2022116,465 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,606 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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