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AU11 YCJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,154 mi
Last recorded73,154 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 YCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,154 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust downpipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front day time running lamp not working

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust downpipe in poor condition -limited life (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 68,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexible downpipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi downpipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,639 miles

Slight blow from front flexible exhaust section

Fail 16 Oct 2019 53,638 miles

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

Slight blow from front flexible exhaust section

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,439 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak from around nearside front drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

noise from engine on idle

Pass 9 Nov 2017 43,906 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2017 43,906 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Minor chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,150 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 21,370 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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AU11 YCJ 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 AU11 YCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU11 YCJ registered?

AU11 YCJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is AU11 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 YCJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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