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AF14 RAE

2017 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Astra45,434 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 RAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 113,652 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 113,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 108,193 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,807 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge + Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 94,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepping on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 77,545 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised replace.Stepping badly on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AF14 RAE is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 45,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF14 RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF14 RAE registered?

AF14 RAE is a 2017 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2017.

Is AF14 RAE safe to buy?

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