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At a glance
This 2007 Vauxhall Astra Diesel 1686cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 143,669 miles on the clock, averaging 6,988 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.
MOT & Mileage History for AO57 VFY
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,669 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,144 |
| Average per year | 6,988 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)
Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).
Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)
Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).
Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)
Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).
Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)
Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AO57 VFY |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Astra |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1686cc |
| Year | 2007 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About AO57 VFY
What car is AO57 VFY?
AO57 VFY is an black Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Norwich in 2007.
What is the mileage of AO57 VFY?
The last recorded mileage for AO57 VFY was 143,669 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO57 VFY passed its MOT?
AO57 VFY has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Dec 2016.
Is AO57 VFY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO57 VFY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AO57 VFY?
AO57 VFY is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.