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AV61 BNA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,038 mi
Last recorded115,038 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 115,038 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front both upper subframe mounting points corroded

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

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

Offside seat belt buckle casing missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake discs becoming worn and corroded

signs of coolant leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2025 115,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front both upper subframe mounting points corroded

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

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

Offside seat belt buckle casing missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all brake discs becoming worn and corroded

signs of coolant leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,928 miles

both rear axel beam bushes becoming badly worn

bracket broken away from exhaust rear silencer

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm in tread and worn on inner edge - stepped tread

n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

o/s/f tyre worn near limit in tread and worn on inner edge

o/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 105,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear axel beam bushes becoming badly worn

bracket broken away from exhaust rear silencer

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm in tread and worn on inner edge - stepped tread

n/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

o/s/f tyre worn near limit in tread and worn on inner edge

o/s/r coil spring becoming corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt buckle damaged

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

Rear rear exhaust pipe deteriorated slight exhaust blow

Fail 4 Oct 2023 99,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt buckle damaged

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

Rear rear exhaust pipe deteriorated slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm now advise changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers seat belt buckle damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box pipe deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2022 94,112 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm now advise changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drivers seat belt buckle damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit has water inside it

rear exhaust box pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,396 miles

Offside Rear light unit full of water

Offside drivers seat belt buckle damaged

handbrake only just passed the efficiency limits

Fail 16 Sep 2021 88,391 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear light unit full of water

Offside drivers seat belt buckle damaged

handbrake only just passed the efficiency limits

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,564 miles

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

both rear tyres tread wearing low

Fail 15 Sep 2020 82,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres tread wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,926 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 75,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,441 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Catch casing Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 66,441 miles

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Catch casing Missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,751 miles

o/s seat belt clasp damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2017 58,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,545 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 29,833 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 BNA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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