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AO61 DXV

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,084 mi
Last recorded144,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 DXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 138,476 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 12 Jan 2024 132,960 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 128,177 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes into fuel tank ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 128,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes into fuel tank ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 121,546 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 121,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn bald inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 114,431 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 107,494 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,323 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 95,323 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 83,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 73,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,456 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

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 DXV is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXV, 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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AO61 DXV is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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