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AE06 CAE

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 CAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 88,035 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust brackets thin and heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 87,246 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera mobile phone holder ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 86,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 85,582 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 85,582 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2022 84,667 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 3.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2022 84,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre's on 3.0 mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 83,603 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 82,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2020 82,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 74,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2018 74,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn smooth (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 62,170 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,899 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,947 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 36,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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AE06 CAE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 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 AE06 CAE, 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 15 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE06 CAE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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