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A16 HBA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,409 mi
Last recorded152,409 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 152,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,825 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle / rusty/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slight pitted

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle / rusty/deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (both side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe slight pitted

Oil leak, but not excessive front & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 135,624 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 115,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,541 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 88,541 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,314 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,763 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (2mm) (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 21,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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A16 HBA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A16 HBA, 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 A16 HBA registered?

A16 HBA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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