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AV61 BVF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,297 mi
Last recorded153,297 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 153,297 miles

Front Coolant leak coolant leak ()

Nearside Front nearside front mud guard cover not attach to body ( clips missing )

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 140,702 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 140,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,775 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2023 125,774 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 110,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,582 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front barkes fluctuating strong advice to repair (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 94,581 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front barkes fluctuating strong advice to repair (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,502 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 20 Aug 2016 54,473 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 39,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,517 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 BVF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVF, 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 BVF registered?

AV61 BVF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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