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AF61 ZWZ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,494 mi
Last recorded109,494 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 109,494 miles

Main parking brake cable deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Front tyre was under inflated

Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,868 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 108,868 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached sub-frame bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,894 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,354 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 105,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 95,742 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 95,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 66,875 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 55,256 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SPLIT IN TREAD

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,397 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,692 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 ZWZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

AF61 ZWZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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