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AO61 FCC

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,375 mi
Last recorded115,375 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,375 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,696 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,463 miles

Both rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,045 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,563 miles

All tyres perished and close to wear limit

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 92,237 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

All tyres perished and close to wear limit

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 86,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,569 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view

n/s/r inner wheel arch trim adrift

n/s/r tyre perished/cracking

o/s/r tyre perished/cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,224 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 61,224 miles

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

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 21 Aug 2015 47,419 miles

offside rear tyre is cracking in treads

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,770 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

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 FCC is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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