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AO61 JJL

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 JJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 131,050 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 131,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 112,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,415 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,006 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 90,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Cut to cords. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,113 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,993 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,992 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,609 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 47,621 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,084 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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 JJL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

AO61 JJL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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