BK11 TUJ

2011 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 August 2026 (55 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,870 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Vauxhall has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 24,870 miles. The vehicle's age and low annual usage also present significant long-term wear risks.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,574 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 to 2021, and a recent increase from 2022 onwards.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 5 tests (Apr 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2021, Jul 2022, Aug 2023) indicate chronic wear.
  • Dangerous brake failure recorded on 2020-04-01 (test 1) is a serious safety concern.
  • Major headlamp failures on 2020-04-01 and 2021-03-01, with recurring advisories, suggest electrical issues.
  • Major windscreen damage failures on 2020-04-01 and 2021-03-01, with a recurring advisory, point to structural integrity concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-09 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent low mileage (5,574 mi/yr) suggests light use, potentially reducing wear on certain components.
  • No recurring major failures on critical systems like engine, transmission, or suspension.

Mileage history

Mar 2014: 24,870 mi PASSMar 2015: 33,691 mi PASSMar 2016: 40,433 mi PASSMar 2017: 47,353 mi PASSMar 2018: 53,582 mi PASSMar 2019: 60,502 mi PASSApr 2020: 62,516 mi FAILApr 2020: 62,527 mi PASSMar 2021: 66,070 mi FAILMar 2021: 66,075 mi PASSJul 2022: 67,810 mi PASSAug 2023: 72,198 mi FAILAug 2023: 72,198 mi PASSAug 2024: 74,468 mi PASSAug 2025: 81,335 mi PASS81k53k25kMar 2014Aug 2025

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2014 PASS 24,870 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 33,691 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Mar 2016 PASS 40,433 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Mar 2017 PASS 47,353 mi
ADVISORY front brake discs worn
Mar 2018 PASS 53,582 mi
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both sides (2.5.B.1b)
Mar 2019 PASS 60,502 mi None recorded
Apr 2020 FAIL 62,516 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Both rear tyres perished
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2020 PASS 62,527 mi
ADVISORY Both rear tyres perished
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 FAIL 66,070 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2021 PASS 66,075 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked and perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2022 PASS 67,810 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2023 FAIL 72,198 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2023 PASS 72,198 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2024 PASS 74,468 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2025 PASS 81,335 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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