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AK61 VZN

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,089 mi
Last recorded149,089 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 149,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 148,934 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,453 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 145,669 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 143,708 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,014 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,816 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 135,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,659 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre has a nail in tread and tyre is on 2mm

Rear rear inner brake pads becoming low

engine has an oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,234 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (215/50ZR17 91W)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 97,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/50ZR17 91W ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (215/50ZR17 91W)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,633 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,008 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 VZN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

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

Is AK61 VZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 VZN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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