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AF11 UXJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,781 mi
Last recorded114,781 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 UXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,781 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer coolant empty

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil level low

Fail 3 Mar 2025 114,781 miles

Central Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Outer coolant empty

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil level low

Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,453 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant low.

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant low.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 98,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 95,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,056 miles

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

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s).

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 89,056 miles

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

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s).

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,769 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 84,766 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,802 miles

slight blow to exhaust flexi pipe

slight smear to wipers

Fail 25 Feb 2019 77,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight blow to exhaust flexi pipe

slight smear to wipers

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,566 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on gearbox

Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,566 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn 2mm

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

oil residue on gearbox

Pass 23 Feb 2017 56,655 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 56,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,313 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,765 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 UXJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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