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AK11 AEX

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 AEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 135,131 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 130,364 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 113,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 112,084 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 112,084 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,612 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 108,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking quite badly

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,113 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,331 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 77,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,480 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,013 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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AK11 AEX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK11 AEX, 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 AK11 AEX registered?

AK11 AEX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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