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AU11 PJJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,904 mi
Last recorded114,904 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 PJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 114,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 114,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,159 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil on minimum.

Pass 1 Jul 2024 97,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very close on inner edge time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 97,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex hose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very close on inner edge time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 88,264 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 88,264 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 72,243 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 72,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,785 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 66,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,739 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,978 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 50,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 43,251 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 43,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,684 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 23,808 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front brakes 22% imbalanced

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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AU11 PJJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU11 PJJ, 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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AU11 PJJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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