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AJ54 LAW

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,136 mi
Last recorded56,136 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 LAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 56,136 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 56,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 49,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 49,590 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 49,590 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 48,908 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 48,908 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,305 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 215 50 17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 215 50 17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 50 17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has un repairable puncture in outer 3rd

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has un repairable puncture in outer 3rd

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 45,343 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,620 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 40,619 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,680 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,625 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 11,456 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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AJ54 LAW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ54 LAW, 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 AJ54 LAW registered?

AJ54 LAW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is AJ54 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 LAW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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