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BD11 AVU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,296 mi
Last recorded84,296 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 AVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 84,296 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,354 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 83,185 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated unable to release handbrake from switch (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing all rear catches undercover (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 76,472 miles

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

Nearside slight damage to outer sill

Fail 25 Aug 2022 76,282 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wont release (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Seat belt missing catch under seats (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside slight damage to outer sill

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,977 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,936 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,916 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 52,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre outer edges wearing low

Fail 23 Jul 2019 42,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed + nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face, metal to metal with brake pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre outer edges wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,611 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 27,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 21,052 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 21,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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BD11 AVU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD11 AVU, 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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BD11 AVU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2011.

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