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B1 MPJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,744 miles

unable to test any rear seat belts due to access

Fail 10 Nov 2025 84,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to test any rear seat belts due to access

Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,649 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))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 80,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 23 Oct 2023 75,968 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated grease around ferule to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel tight to turn

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 75,964 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated grease around ferule to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel tight to turn

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 72,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,642 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 65,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,528 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 47,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 34,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger's airbag deactivated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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B1 MPJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B1 MPJ, 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 B1 MPJ registered?

B1 MPJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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