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AK61 DNY

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,810 mi
Last recorded179,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 DNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 179,810 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2024 179,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working

Central Front heatshield insecure

Front wiper blade dose not clear screen

Pass 18 Jul 2023 174,629 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 163,049 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 163,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 160,595 miles

Offside Front Drop-link boot small hole

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 153,724 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 145,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 134,905 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 134,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,666 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,292 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

lots of cuts in nsr tyre but no cords showing

service light on

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 DNY is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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