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AU61 WHZ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,384 mi
Last recorded127,384 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 WHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 127,384 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 123,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 123,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,208 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2023 120,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2022 115,430 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 discs, corrosion on inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

chip in screen

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,064 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge and cuts in tread

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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AU61 WHZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AU61 WHZ, 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 AU61 WHZ registered?

AU61 WHZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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