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AO61 FCD

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,671 mi
Last recorded54,671 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged, no sharp edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 52,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged, no sharp edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 43,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

near side rear quarter panel slightly damaged

rear bumper damaged not sharp edges

rear enforcement bar slightly bend

Fail 30 Jun 2023 43,087 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

near side rear quarter panel slightly damaged

rear bumper damaged not sharp edges

Pass 9 Apr 2022 40,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 40,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 38,428 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,281 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 36,281 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,636 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 24,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 19,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,778 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 13,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,075 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 FCD is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO61 FCD, 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 FCD is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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