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AU17 PLV

2017 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,001 mi
Last recorded159,001 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 PLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 159,001 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 159,000 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 144,465 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake slight imbalance across rear axle

Pass 17 Feb 2024 123,411 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) KNOCKING. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged CRACKING,GOING OUT OF SHAPE AND CUTS TO TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 123,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BALD ON INNER EDGE,AND LOW TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) KNOCKING. ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged CRACKING,GOING OUT OF SHAPE AND CUTS TO TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 106,671 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 86,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 86,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin estimate 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 69,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2020 54,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2020 54,969 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative pressures set and tpms reset (5.2.3 (h))

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 PLV is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

AU17 PLV is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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