Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s (2017)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 63.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2017 Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2017 Astra diesel is a notably weak MOT performer, with a 63.1% first-time pass rate sitting 17 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the low pass rate signals systematic issues that buyers should take seriously.

At 73,347 miles median, these cars are mid-range for their age and mileage isn't the culprit here. The average 0.14 failures per vehicle suggests recurring niggles rather than isolated problem cars, pointing to common wear items or design issues typical of this generation—so budget for repairs before your test and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, brakes, and emissions-related components.

Below average reliability 16.9% below UK average
63.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
73,347
typical mileage
55,957–81,705 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.14
avg MOT failures per car
over 3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2017 Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 116 62.8% 0.14
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

55,957
low mileage
73,347
typical
81,705
high mileage

Half of all 2017 Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s vehicles fall between 55,957 and 81,705 miles.

2017 Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.

63 54 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Vauxhall Astra Sri Nav Cdti S/s:

2016