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AU17 KFR

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,057 mi
Last recorded129,057 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 KFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,057 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 129,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 126,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,459 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,570 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 90,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 77,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 69,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,915 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 61,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AU17 KFR is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU17 KFR, 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 AU17 KFR registered?

AU17 KFR is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is AU17 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 KFR shows 12 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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