Vauxhall Astra (2007)
2007 Vauxhall Astra
CarHunch analysed 118,855 real MOT records for the 2007 Vauxhall Astra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Vauxhall Astra falls short of the UK average with a 74.1% first-time pass rate, and there's a serious reliability concern: 43.2% of these cars have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically (74.5% and 73.3% respectively), so fuel type won't help you dodge the problem.
At nearly 80,000 miles on average, these Astras are well-used for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.31 failures and 24 advisories per test—suggesting wear-related issues are systemic rather than isolated to high-mileage examples. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and exhaust components, as the advisory count signals these are the common wear points on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2007 Vauxhall Astra
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (67%) | 79,124 | 74.5% | 4.44 |
| Diesel (33%) | 39,666 | 73.3% | 4.06 |
| LPG (0%) | 57 | 72.2% | 4.25 |
| Other (0%) | 6 | 55.5% | 3.83 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 88.2% | 2 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Vauxhall Astra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Vauxhall Astra vehicles fall between 56,122 and 84,325 miles.
2007 Vauxhall Astra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 27,343 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (25% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Vauxhall Astra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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91.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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64%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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63.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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43.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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