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2011 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 SK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 90,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 90,128 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 85,613 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 85,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 82,581 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,151 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 79,151 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,129 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,129 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,664 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 49,664 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire of engine bay, in front of bulkhead area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads/discs becoming worn

Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,317 miles

all 4 tyres wearing thin

Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 12,482 miles

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

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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31 SK is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Brown 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 31 SK, 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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31 SK is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2011.

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