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AC61 EFC

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,634 mi
Last recorded68,634 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC61 EFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 68,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 68,576 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 63,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 58,665 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 46,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 40,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just legal. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just legal also going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,488 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,599 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 31,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 26,201 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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AC61 EFC is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 53,669 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC61 EFC, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC61 EFC registered?

AC61 EFC is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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