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AL55 TAT

2017 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,419 mi
Last recorded70,419 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 TAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 70,419 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 70,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 43,828 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 43,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jan 2024 32,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides heavily worn on inner/outer edges (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 11,091 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 9,054 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 9,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 7,534 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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AL55 TAT is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 998cc 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 AL55 TAT, 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 AL55 TAT registered?

AL55 TAT is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AL55 TAT safe to buy?

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