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AV11 DKN

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,181 mi
Last recorded83,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 DKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 83,181 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 70,005 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both side rear (7.1.2 (b))

spring, brake pipe, subframe, suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 70,005 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both side rear (7.1.2 (b))

spring, brake pipe, subframe, suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,000 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both side rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side rear spring corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 63,027 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 63,027 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 54,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,904 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes starting to bind on. o/s brake is worse, handbrake lever on calliper not fully returning.

all four tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,551 miles

No emissions detected, too clean to register on machine

Pass 4 Feb 2016 27,450 miles

internal headlamp adjusters set to zero to test headlamp aim.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 25,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,542 miles

Diesel exhaust emissions to clean to register on diesel smoke meter

Unable to inspect rear seats or seatbelts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV11 DKN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV11 DKN, 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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AV11 DKN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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