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AB11 SAX

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 SAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 29,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 20,665 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,688 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 12,938 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2020 12,547 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2019 11,363 miles

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand very high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 9,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,166 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 9,166 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 8,359 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 8,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,003 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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AB11 SAX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB11 SAX, 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 AB11 SAX registered?

AB11 SAX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AB11 SAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB11 SAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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