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AV61 BSO

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,280 mi
Last recorded124,280 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 124,280 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 124,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 117,645 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake lever on calliper sticking on release (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 111,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake lever on calliper sticking on release (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 105,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 105,798 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 98,354 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 84,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 84,351 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,713 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,271 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2014 18,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BSO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BSO, 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 BSO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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