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2017 VAUXHALL ASTRA1.4L Petrol

DT17 ABV

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VAUXHALL ASTRA (2017, Petrol, 1399cc) — mileage recorded at 78,298. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
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Expires 11/12/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1399cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 78,298 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car is currently maintained to a high technical standard. This follows a period of consistent passes dating back to 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components and structural integrity have not suffered from significant recurring failures over the last several years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between the October 2023 test at 39,100 miles and the December 2025 test at 78,298 miles, representing an accumulation of nearly 40,000 miles in two years. While this indicates a period of more intensive use, the lack of advisories or failures during the subsequent test suggests the vehicle's drivetrain and suspension have handled the increased load without immediate signs of degradation. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus inspection on components susceptible to wear following the recent 40,000-mile interval. Physical checks should target the suspension bushes, coil springs, and control arm bushings, as these often show fatigue after high-mileage cycles. Given the age of the vehicle, inspecting for early-stage corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting is also prudent to ensure the lack of structural advisories reflects genuine health rather than rust that has not reached the inspection threshold.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a strong roadworthiness profile with a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in December 2025 at 78,298 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car is currently maintained to a high technical standard. This follows a period of consistent passes dating back to 2022, suggesting that the mechanical components and structural integrity have not suffered from significant recurring failures over the last several years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage between the October 2023 test at 39,100 miles and the December 2025 test at 78,298 miles, representing an accumulation of nearly 40,000 miles in two years. While this indicates a period of more intensive use, the lack of advisories or failures during the subsequent test suggests the vehicle's drivetrain and suspension have handled the increased load without immediate signs of degradation. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should focus inspection on components susceptible to wear following the recent 40,000-mile interval. Physical checks should target the suspension bushes, coil springs, and control arm bushings, as these often show fatigue after high-mileage cycles. Given the age of the vehicle, inspecting for early-stage corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting is also prudent to ensure the lack of structural advisories reflects genuine health rather than rust that has not reached the inspection threshold.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Vauxhall Astra (DT17 ABV) from 2017 show a total of 3 MOT tests between August 2022 and December 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Vauxhall has a 100% success rate (3 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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