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AV11 DPF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 DPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 140,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

slight parking brake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2025 131,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,474 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 121,354 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))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,866 miles

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 19 Mar 2022 107,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 107,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 98,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 83,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,069 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 67,067 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,734 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 34,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DPF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV11 DPF, 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 DPF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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