2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · X21 HET
2017 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 92,524 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X21 HET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 92,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X21 HET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Astra (X21 HET) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X21 HET Mileage History
- 16/01/202368,745 mi
- 15/01/202476,590 mi+7,845 mi
- 18/01/202476,590 mi
- 06/01/202584,838 mi+8,248 mi
- 12/01/202692,524 mi+7,686 mi
Average of roughly 7,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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