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AU61 WPM

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 WPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,430 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 114,378 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,498 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,727 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 92,719 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 87,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly dripping on the offside further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,171 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 83,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,296 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust flexi worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,296 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust flexi worn

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,562 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi deteriated slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,947 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,913 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,742 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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AU61 WPM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc 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 AU61 WPM, 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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AU61 WPM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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