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AP17 BLJ

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,089 mi
Last recorded71,089 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 BLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 71,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 55,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2024 39,857 miles

Slight vertical movement in steering column adjuster

Pass 25 May 2023 32,896 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 18,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 12,703 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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AP17 BLJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP17 BLJ, 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 AP17 BLJ registered?

AP17 BLJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AP17 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 BLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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