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AB53 BYE

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,788 mi
Last recorded78,788 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 BYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 69,883 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 68,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,083 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 68,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 66,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 64,427 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,343 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 4 May 2018 58,371 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

oil leak from transmission

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2017 88,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

oil leak from transmission

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,263 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,263 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,430 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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AB53 BYE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AB53 BYE, 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

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What year was AB53 BYE registered?

AB53 BYE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is AB53 BYE safe to buy?

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