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AK61 LGC

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,727 mi
Last recorded71,727 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 LGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 71,727 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 71,543 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 71,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,168 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 70,455 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 70,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 69,595 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 67,824 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,681 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2014 34,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LGC is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

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

Is AK61 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 LGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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