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A21 YSO

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 YSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 87,874 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 87,874 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 75,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,772 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 63,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 58,984 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,324 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,348 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,813 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 42,932 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 42,920 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 42,920 miles

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

Offside Front DRL lamp inop

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,296 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,086 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 28,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,100 miles

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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A21 YSO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A21 YSO, 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 A21 YSO registered?

A21 YSO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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The MOT history for A21 YSO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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