2017 Vauxhall Astra · 144,882 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Astra reliability
2017 Vauxhall Astras fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Astra years (144,882 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- 18.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astras: 34.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 47,852
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 144,882
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.4% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Astra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Lights and electrics6%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Suspension1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.93%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.75%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.38%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.31%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.6%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.43%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.72%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Astras fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 25 Astra years (144,882 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Astra MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.93% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.75% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Astra have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Astra shows 47,852 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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