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AK61 CXX

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,504 mi
Last recorded101,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 CXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 98,543 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear`S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 98,543 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear`S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,475 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear`s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 78,434 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,855 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,020 miles

Vehicle presented for test with oil level below min

Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts although new are wearing badly on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19 percent imbalance across the rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,620 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 30,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,028 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,095 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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AK61 CXX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK61 CXX, 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 AK61 CXX registered?

AK61 CXX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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