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AV61 BVS

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,477 mi
Last recorded76,477 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,477 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 76,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 75,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 62,024 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 57,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,557 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 51,557 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,790 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 44,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 37,545 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,565 miles

Child seat fitted to rear, unable to test all seat belts

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,273 miles

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

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

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 BVS is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 BVS registered?

AV61 BVS is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AV61 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 BVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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