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AP51 ALF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,445 mi
Last recorded54,445 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ALF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 54,445 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal to drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front ABS wire clip broken on the suspension arm (wire loose)

Pass 18 Feb 2025 43,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 31,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,440 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,203 miles

Rear rear wiper blade worn out no blade

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2020 26,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper blades slightly smears x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade worn out

fuel cap seal perished and cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,978 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,282 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 25,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,432 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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AP51 ALF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP51 ALF, 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 AP51 ALF registered?

AP51 ALF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is AP51 ALF safe to buy?

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