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AK61 NCX

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,082 mi
Last recorded172,082 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 NCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 172,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 151,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 151,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Evidence of bind. Not binding now (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2023 124,564 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 124,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 111,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,182 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,133 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,631 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 81,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,377 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 43,391 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,233 miles

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 NCX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

AK61 NCX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is AK61 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 NCX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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