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AP17 BTF

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,948 mi
Last recorded152,948 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 BTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 152,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2025 152,942 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2024 137,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 115,150 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 115,150 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,229 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 43,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 43,088 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020

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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 BTF is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AP17 BTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP17 BTF registered?

AP17 BTF is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is AP17 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 BTF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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