2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Diesel · J31 GUY
2017 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 79,170 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J31 GUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 79,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J31 GUY 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 (J31 GUY) between March 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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))”.
J31 GUY Mileage History
- 15/03/202358,147 mi
- 06/03/202468,118 mi+9,971 mi
- 06/03/202468,118 mi
- 11/03/202575,847 mi+7,729 mi
- 12/12/202579,170 mi+3,323 mi
Average of roughly 7,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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