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AK61 FXU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

95,887 mi
Last recorded95,887 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 FXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,911 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,918 miles

Exhaust front flexi slightly blowing

Nearside Front headlamp mounting broken

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,971 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,446 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,511 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,625 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,682 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 28,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FXU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK61 FXU registered?

AK61 FXU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is AK61 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 FXU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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