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AC04 BAB

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,472 mi
Last recorded93,472 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 BAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,472 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 93,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 85,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner edge has cracking through tread areas and outer side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 85,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner edge has cracking through tread areas and outer side wall perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 77,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Mar 2023 70,452 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 54,043 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,938 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,838 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,709 miles

all tyres started cracking

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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AC04 BAB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AC04 BAB, 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 AC04 BAB registered?

AC04 BAB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is AC04 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 BAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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