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AK61 VZL

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 77,765 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 77,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,163 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 73,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,064 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 53,075 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 53,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,827 miles

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

all tyres worn/starting to crack.

Pass 24 May 2018 39,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,824 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,313 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 22,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner pads getting low

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 VZL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

AK61 VZL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is AK61 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 VZL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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