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AL11 MBU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,462 mi
Last recorded111,462 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 MBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 111,462 miles

engine idle erratic

front tyres wearing to tread bars

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake discs

Fail 8 Sep 2025 111,460 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

engine idle erratic

front tyres wearing to tread bars

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2024 105,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,445 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 98,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 93,241 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Sep 2022 93,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,804 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 76,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 actual reading 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 64,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,157 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 46,157 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,574 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 21,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre surface cracking and wearing stepped

Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 8,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 8,236 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 8,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AL11 MBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AL11 MBU, 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 AL11 MBU registered?

AL11 MBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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