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C15 AST

2017 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,994 mi
Last recorded73,994 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 AST
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 73,994 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 73,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 128,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2025 73,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 125,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 122,043 miles

wet test rain heavy

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,663 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 119,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,078 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,513 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Apr 2020 110,369 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2020 110,362 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,498 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,094 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,316 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,545 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,414 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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C15 AST is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C15 AST, 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 C15 AST registered?

C15 AST is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is C15 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 AST shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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