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AK11 FTO

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,178 mi
Last recorded105,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 FTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 105,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 105,178 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 99,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 91,578 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,012 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 84,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 71,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,639 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,434 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,678 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 44,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,688 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,659 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,531 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 FTO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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