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AK11 XZU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,782 mi
Last recorded78,782 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 78,782 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 78,782 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025
Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,895 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 71,895 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 71,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 53,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 38,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 35,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 30,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 18,609 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XZU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

AK11 XZU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 May 2011.

Is AK11 XZU safe to buy?

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