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AJ66 RBU

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,147 mi
Last recorded140,147 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 RBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 140,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 122,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi is deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2024 122,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust flexi is deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2023 99,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 78,887 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 12 Dec 2022 78,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,095 miles

both front shock absorbers dust covers sleeves deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2021 40,762 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 23 Dec 2019 18,206 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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AJ66 RBU is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ66 RBU, 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 AJ66 RBU registered?

AJ66 RBU is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 January 2017.

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