2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · BF17 VHW
2017 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2017. Recorded mileage 83,127 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF17 VHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2026
- 83,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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BF17 VHW 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 (BF17 VHW) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
BF17 VHW Mileage History
- 29/11/202354,293 mi
- 29/11/202354,293 mi
- 27/11/202473,098 mi+18,805 mi
- 25/06/202575,857 mi+2,759 mi
- 16/10/202683,127 mi+7,270 mi
Average of roughly 10,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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