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AK61 LFS

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill corroded but no holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,224 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 6 Nov 2024 79,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,130 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door strap Worn/loose

Nearside Lower Sill damage

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear x 2 Shocks corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 74,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door strap Worn/loose

Nearside Lower Sill damage

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear x 2 Shocks corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,735 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear Hand brake cable cover worn

Pass 9 Nov 2021 64,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess TO MOTOR (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 64,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH LINER (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Undertray likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH LINER (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess TO MOTOR (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 60,834 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front day running light inop

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,532 miles

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

Nearside Front feathering on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on outer edge

Offside DRL not working

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

both rear discs showing signs of previously getting hot (binding)

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 46,604 miles

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,586 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,584 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 18,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LFS is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

AK61 LFS is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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