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AJ61 DXN

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 DXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,592 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 86,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,543 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,836 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

engine sounds noisey

rear coil springs fitted different on each side

Fail 14 Jun 2023 56,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

engine sounds noisey

rear coil springs fitted different on each side

Pass 6 Jun 2022 45,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,084 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 25,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 21,180 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 21,180 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav and screen up display (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 16,601 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 12,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,303 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 5,011 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 DXN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ61 DXN, 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 DXN registered?

AJ61 DXN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is AJ61 DXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 DXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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