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AK11 AXW

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 114,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,506 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 82,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,294 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 73,294 miles

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

Nearside Front day lamp not working

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,520 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 49,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and worn on inner tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pad linnings getting low

nail in o/s/r tyre, can not be repaired.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 36,747 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pad linnings getting low

nail in o/s/r tyre, can not be repaired.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emission engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AXW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AK11 AXW, 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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AK11 AXW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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