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BC11 VPA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,070 mi
Last recorded139,070 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 139,070 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 139,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 121,679 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 121,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,172 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 118,172 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,426 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,891 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,265 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,265 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,655 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 32,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,208 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)

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 VPA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BC11 VPA, 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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BC11 VPA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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