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AK61 STZ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,577 mi
Last recorded65,577 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 STZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing YOM 2016 also 2.5mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 61,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with in tread YOM 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 56,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 56,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,208 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 52,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,455 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,199 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 39,898 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 34,848 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,649 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 20,117 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,035 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 10,750 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 STZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

AK61 STZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is AK61 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 STZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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