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AK61 FNE

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,089 mi
Last recorded132,089 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 132,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 128,687 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 128,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 117,750 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 117,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,220 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,454 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Fail 23 Sep 2021 99,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,134 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 83,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak engine area

Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,615 miles

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

oil leak engine area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,536 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,612 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 49,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,863 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

fuel cap seal beginning to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,311 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 26,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 FNE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNE, 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 FNE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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