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AK61 FXR

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 119,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 119,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 104,503 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 28 Sep 2021 86,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 71,947 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 66,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,668 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 56,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded thin and slight blow on front

Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,057 miles

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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 FXR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol 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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

AK61 FXR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is AK61 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 FXR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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