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AJ05 CAZ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,807 mi
Last recorded47,807 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 47,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 46,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,031 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 44,964 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 41,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,028 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,658 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,180 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 9,379 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 9,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ05 CAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ05 CAZ, 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 AJ05 CAZ registered?

AJ05 CAZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is AJ05 CAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 CAZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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