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AJ61 BXA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 153,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2025 142,693 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 130,498 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 120,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 109,448 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 99,673 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 90,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2019 79,087 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,746 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,602 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 43,602 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 11,010 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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AJ61 BXA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 BXA, 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 AJ61 BXA registered?

AJ61 BXA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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