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AJ17 DCX

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,739 mi
Last recorded71,739 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 DCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,069 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 67,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,728 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 62,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,079 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 55,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,862 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 50,861 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,994 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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AJ17 DCX is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AJ17 DCX, 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 AJ17 DCX registered?

AJ17 DCX is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is AJ17 DCX safe to buy?

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