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AU17 SJX

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,654 mi
Last recorded72,654 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 SJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 72,654 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2024 66,183 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 litre oil added before test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,443 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 42,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 33,625 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,085 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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AU17 SJX is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

AU17 SJX is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is AU17 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 SJX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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