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AY17 WXL

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 WXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 98,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,630 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 76,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge and has cracks in tread

Fail 8 Mar 2022 66,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge and has cracks in tread

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,389 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 58,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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AY17 WXL is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY17 WXL, 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 AY17 WXL registered?

AY17 WXL is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AY17 WXL safe to buy?

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