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AK61 LFJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,921 mi
Last recorded141,921 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 141,921 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 141,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 127,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 119,790 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 112,645 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,941 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,308 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,308 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to being a fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 89,466 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,815 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,540 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,739 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 23,120 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)

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 LFJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LFJ, 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 LFJ registered?

AK61 LFJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is AK61 LFJ safe to buy?

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