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AK61 VBO

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,082 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 95,082 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,441 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 85,142 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,317 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 78,317 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,923 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 66,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 46,205 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 46,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 VBO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

AK61 VBO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is AK61 VBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 VBO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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