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AU17 XBW

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,451 mi
Last recorded50,451 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 XBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 50,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from mirror ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,951 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test again airfreshners (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,349 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,693 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated indicating low tyre pressures.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 25,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 21,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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 XBW is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 XBW registered?

AU17 XBW is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is AU17 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 XBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU17 XBW have outstanding finance?

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