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AK11 GBZ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,968 mi
Last recorded65,968 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 GBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,560 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,031 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,070 miles

Front Exhaust flexi starting to perish

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,304 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,665 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 31,659 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 20,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 17,853 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 15,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 15,849 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

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 GBZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

AK11 GBZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AK11 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK11 GBZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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