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AJ11 KNL

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,302 mi
Last recorded104,302 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 KNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 104,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 104,298 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,736 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 88,732 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,106 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 77,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,454 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 46,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 28,140 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 15,927 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 KNL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KNL, 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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AJ11 KNL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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