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AK61 NEF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,297 mi
Last recorded118,297 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 NEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 118,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 115,549 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 111,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 107,763 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 107,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,153 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 97,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 97,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 71,968 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2017 62,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,896 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 28,775 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 NEF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

AK61 NEF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is AK61 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 NEF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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