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AF61 ZWU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,346 mi
Last recorded39,346 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,346 miles

All four tyres cracking and perishing

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,905 miles

damage to offside front of vehicle

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 38,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

damage to offside front of vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,189 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 37,248 miles

offside front of vehicle damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,471 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 30,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 29,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 25,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,873 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,021 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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AF61 ZWU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF61 ZWU, 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 AF61 ZWU registered?

AF61 ZWU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is AF61 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 ZWU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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