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AV61 BVH

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 75,416 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 75,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 67,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,870 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 64,870 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 63,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,031 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,284 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,605 miles

Engine covers & ubnder trays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 17,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BVH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BVH, 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 BVH registered?

AV61 BVH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AV61 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 BVH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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