2007 Vauxhall Astra · 148,806 MOT tests
2007 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2007 Vauxhall Astras fail 47% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 Astra years (148,806 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 47%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 106,971
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 148,806
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 9.6% of tests fail here (45% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Vauxhall Astra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.4%
- Lights and electrics20.7%
- Brakes15.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.6%
- Tyres8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Body, chassis and structure7.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.34%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.52%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.49%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.48%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.44%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (17.01%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.89%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8.37%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2007 Vauxhall Astras fail 47% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 25 Astra years (148,806 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.34% of tests), position lamp not working (3.63% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (3.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Vauxhall Astra shows 106,971 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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