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AP17 MVU

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,405 mi
Last recorded103,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 MVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 103,405 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 103,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer /inner pad close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,212 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 12 Jul 2025 86,212 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2024 70,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 49,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 29,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn cracked and perished also small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2022 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn cracked and perished also small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 12,267 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (outer sidewalls) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 10,682 miles
Pass 23 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 MVU is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

AP17 MVU is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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