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BC11 EAR

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,288 mi
Last recorded82,288 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slightly deformed

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 70,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,036 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 2 Sep 2021 59,775 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 59,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,618 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 55,618 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,625 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,724 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,754 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BC11 EAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc 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 BC11 EAR, 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 BC11 EAR registered?

BC11 EAR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BC11 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 EAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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