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AV60 ZXJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,278 mi
Last recorded101,278 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 ZXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,166 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 68,943 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 41,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,164 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 35,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 30,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front TYRE AGED

Offside Rear TYRE AGED

Pass 26 Jan 2017 29,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,234 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 27,234 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear unable to test o/s/r wheel bearing due to restricted movement

Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 24,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,628 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 19,628 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AV60 ZXJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV60 ZXJ, 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 AV60 ZXJ registered?

AV60 ZXJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2011.

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