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AJ11 RAE

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,695 mi
Last recorded92,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,695 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 92,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 89,385 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s back bush block (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running light not working

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 89,380 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s back bush block (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running light not working

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,546 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 64,311 miles

no oil in engine

Fail 7 May 2019 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

no oil in engine

Pass 4 May 2018 57,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2017 52,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 12 May 2016 47,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 47,579 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control inner wing adrift, (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 May 2015 43,238 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 43,238 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Servive vehicle soon (SVS) illuminated on dash

Pass 9 May 2014 35,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2014 35,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 RAE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ11 RAE, 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 RAE registered?

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

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