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A21 YVN

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,814 mi
Last recorded74,814 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 YVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,814 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2026 74,814 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield at fuel tank loose

Pass 13 May 2025 66,915 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 59,315 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 57,896 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 57,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box has gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,336 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 34,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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A21 YVN is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 45,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 YVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 YVN registered?

A21 YVN is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is A21 YVN safe to buy?

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