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B26 MPW

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,993 mi
Last recorded142,993 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 MPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 142,993 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 142,991 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 134,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 139,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,370 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 139,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 124,050 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 136,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 123,632 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 123,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 118,501 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 118,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,701 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 79,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,698 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,152 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake pedal antislip condition

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,398 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,182 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,140 miles

both front and near side rear tyres have low tread

service light on

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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B26 MPW is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B26 MPW, 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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B26 MPW is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2017.

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