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AR11 SMR

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,561 mi
Last recorded69,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 SMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 69,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 65,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,060 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 55,538 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 55,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the edge and worn close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on the shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Would advice a tracking check and all four tyres changed asap

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,589 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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AR11 SMR is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR11 SMR, 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 AR11 SMR registered?

AR11 SMR is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AR11 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR11 SMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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