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AV61 AXA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 AXA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 95,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 93,825 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 93,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,141 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 91,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,590 miles

N/Side front daytime running light in-op.

Fail 3 Sep 2022 89,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/Side front daytime running light in-op.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,456 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And nearside rear ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,456 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And nearside rear ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,630 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,630 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,840 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt NOT Tested. ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,452 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 62,070 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 55,593 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,659 miles

both front tyres on tread limit and splitting near sidewalls replace a s a p

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,047 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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AV61 AXA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV61 AXA, 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 AV61 AXA registered?

AV61 AXA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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