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AJ11 YKK

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,447 mi
Last recorded108,447 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 108,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,430 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 105,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,592 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 99,511 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 99,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,109 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,472 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 95,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly splitting

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 May 2018 79,267 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged but covered with tape

fuel cap seal slightly split

Fail 21 May 2018 79,267 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Rear bumper damaged but covered with tape

both rear tyres cracking

fuel cap seal slightly split

Fail 15 May 2018 79,257 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grill and bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside and offside headlamps (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Front nearside and offside tyres bald on edges

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside tyres perished and worn on edges

fuel cap seal split

Pass 8 May 2017 73,258 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 73,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,495 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner stept tread area

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 39,059 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 YKK 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 63.2%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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