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AO61 DXM

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,447 mi
Last recorded143,447 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 DXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 143,447 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 137,325 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

both front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2023 130,145 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 121,836 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 113,898 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 106,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,763 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,435 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,435 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,609 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,686 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,959 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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AO61 DXM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO61 DXM, 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 AO61 DXM registered?

AO61 DXM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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