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AF11 LCJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,003 mi
Last recorded147,003 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 LCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,003 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 138,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,042 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 128,042 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust broken at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system broken, unable to test emissions. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hangers broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 117,077 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 113,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 113,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,046 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 122,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 105,045 miles

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

Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS INOP

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS INOP

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,885 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,853 miles

Offside daytime running lamp out

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate "SERVICE AIRBAG" displayed in central instrument panel (5.4.2)

Various warning messages in central display

Fail 26 Apr 2016 82,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside daytime running lamp out

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate "SERVICE AIRBAG" displayed in central instrument panel (5.4.2)

Various warning messages in central display

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,650 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 54,531 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 54,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF11 LCJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF11 LCJ, 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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AF11 LCJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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