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AO61 VEH

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,312 mi
Last recorded52,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 52,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 51,153 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 51,153 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,721 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,029 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,681 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,498 miles

Front Tyre's cutting out inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2019 40,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 40,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 35,844 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 35,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 24,498 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 24,498 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,069 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 11,672 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 VEH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

Is AO61 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VEH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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