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AE17 XMY

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,837 mi
Last recorded103,837 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 103,837 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 103,834 miles

Front Brake performance unable to be tested brakes grinding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grinding. braking surface scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,670 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 81,667 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 50,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 31,987 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 31,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,809 miles

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

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

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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AE17 XMY is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE17 XMY, 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 AE17 XMY registered?

AE17 XMY is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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