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AO61 UTP

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,382 mi
Last recorded84,382 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 84,382 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 70,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,526 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,690 miles

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

front exhaust flexi coming apart

nearside day time running light not working

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,937 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm worn on inner edge

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

exhaust front flexi all coming apart

fuel cap seal cracking

offside front seat belt fluffing on edges

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2019 56,937 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked & split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust front flexi all coming apart

fuel cap seal cracking

nearside front tyre 3/4mm but worn inner edge

offside front seat belt fluffing on edges

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,798 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,153 miles

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

advise wipers

front flexy pipe blowing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,489 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 34,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 26,071 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 UTP is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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