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AK61 MVJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,622 mi
Last recorded156,622 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 MVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 156,622 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 144,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,213 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 129,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 113,465 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 113,465 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SAT NAV HOLDER (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,966 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,966 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted lamp unit missing (1.1.C.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 5 Nov 2014 76,807 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MVJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

AK61 MVJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is AK61 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 MVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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