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AF57 REN

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,684 mi
Last recorded78,684 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 REN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 77,367 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 77,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 78,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks on sidewall can feel cords with blunt tool (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks on sidewall can feel cords with blunt tool (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 70,679 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 70,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 215/55 16 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge 215/55 16 W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 67,678 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 70,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 65,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,653 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,546 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 18 Aug 2021 59,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,574 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY SMEARING

Pass 19 Mar 2020 45,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 45,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 54,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 54,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,705 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 50,699 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,722 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,799 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,219 miles

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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AF57 REN is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF57 REN, 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 AF57 REN registered?

AF57 REN is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 April 2017.

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