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AK61 VBM

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,115 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 94,719 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 94,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,459 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 60,800 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 60,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,376 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,966 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 25,966 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,531 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 VBM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VBM, 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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AK61 VBM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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