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AF11 MBU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,041 mi
Last recorded69,041 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 MBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Sep 2024 67,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 65,826 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 65,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,054 miles

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

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

Slight damage to front exhaust pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2021 39,793 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,806 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2019 37,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Slight perishing to outer sidewall.

Pass 8 May 2017 29,363 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2017 29,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cracked/perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer sidewall cracked/perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front indicator loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracked

Pass 18 May 2016 23,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,288 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 13,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 13,297 miles

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 MBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBU, 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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What year was AF11 MBU registered?

AF11 MBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is AF11 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 MBU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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