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AK11 YAW

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,260 mi
Last recorded183,260 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 YAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 183,260 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 173,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 161,749 miles

Vehicle has Oil Leaks

Pass 17 May 2018 140,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2018 140,824 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust hangers corroded

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,132 miles

front no plate faded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,128 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 29 Mar 2016 114,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front void bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres slightly worn uneven on inner edges of tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,328 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BOTH INNER VOID BUSHES

Fail 8 Apr 2015 102,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BOTH INNER VOID BUSHES

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,539 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 91,539 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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 YAW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YAW, 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 YAW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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