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AO61 VEA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,346 mi
Last recorded113,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,038 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,655 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 83,655 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,068 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cuts in tread/deteriorated and 2 nails in tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessive cuts in tread/deteriorated (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,971 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn

nearside front wheel arch liner loose

offside rear tyre inner side wall worn

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Oct 2014 37,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VEA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

AO61 VEA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is AO61 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VEA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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