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AJ11 DWY

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,417 mi
Last recorded169,417 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 DWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 169,417 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 152,840 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,945 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 136,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 122,969 miles

Offside Rear inner position light in-op

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,495 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,265 miles

service vehicle soon light on

Pass 15 May 2018 58,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 50,542 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 43,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,592 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,913 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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AJ11 DWY is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ11 DWY, 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 AJ11 DWY registered?

AJ11 DWY is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2011.

Is AJ11 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 DWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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