2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · CP17 HPY
2017 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2017. Recorded mileage 65,425 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CP17 HPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 65,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CP17 HPY MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Astra (CP17 HPY) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
CP17 HPY Mileage History
- 24/01/20229,062 mi
- 20/01/202314,843 mi+5,781 mi
- 22/01/202430,561 mi+15,718 mi
- 23/01/202550,657 mi+20,096 mi
- 27/01/202665,425 mi+14,768 mi
Average of roughly 14,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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