2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.0L Petrol · DX17 OPN
2017 Vauxhall Astra (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 51,083 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX17 OPN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 51,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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DX17 OPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Astra (DX17 OPN) between December 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
DX17 OPN Mileage History
- 02/12/202235,557 mi
- 02/12/202340,922 mi+5,365 mi
- 30/09/202445,404 mi+4,482 mi
- 20/09/202551,083 mi+5,679 mi
Average of roughly 5,543 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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