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AO61 FTN

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

231,131 mi
Last recorded231,131 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 231,131 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 226,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 218,750 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 218,750 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 212,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 203,659 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 196,218 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 196,218 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 158,903 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 158,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,707 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure slightly loose on its mounting (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 69,505 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,189 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 50,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,231 miles

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

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 FTN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 AO61 FTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 FTN registered?

AO61 FTN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AO61 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 FTN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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