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AK61 VZO

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,747 mi
Last recorded117,747 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 VZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,747 miles

front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes poor

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2025 117,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes poor

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

Pass 28 Nov 2024 105,231 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on edges & 4mm

offside front tyre bald on inner edge & 4mm

rear tyres worn on inner edge & close to legal limit

slight rust on fuel pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,789 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on edges & 4mm

offside front tyre bald on inner edge & 4mm

rear tyres worn on inner edge & close to legal limit

slight rust on fuel pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,760 miles

Underbody Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2022 73,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underbody Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 62,655 miles

both rear tyres cracking no cords or ply showing at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,674 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Nov 2020 61,674 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 57,580 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))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 47,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 35,273 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 35,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 24,557 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 17,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VZO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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