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2011 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SW11LYF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1398cc
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- Expires 30 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,014 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded At tank ()
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
24 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded At tank ()
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,300 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
31 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,295 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
2 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brake caliper being insecure (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,160 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023 10 Jun 20265 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,159 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Heat shields insecure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Heat shields insecure
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Central (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,324 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,594 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,807 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,200 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2018 10 Jun 202631 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
4 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,814 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front day time running light not working.
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,135 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016 10 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,906 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2015 10 Jun 20263 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 32,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SW11LYF was registered on 2011-08-22
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