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A5 GPY

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,311 mi
Last recorded78,311 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pad appears lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,597 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,721 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,471 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,908 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,990 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,895 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 27,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 17,354 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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A5 GPY is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A5 GPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 GPY?

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What year was A5 GPY registered?

A5 GPY is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is A5 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GPY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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