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AV61 BRF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,641 mi
Last recorded172,641 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 172,641 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,645 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 97,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 88,913 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 88,912 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 82,259 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 72,403 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,175 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 65,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 43,741 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,492 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 41,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 31,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 23,320 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 21,137 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 BRF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

AV61 BRF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is AV61 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 BRF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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