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AV61 BWK

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,357 mi
Last recorded175,357 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 BWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 175,357 miles

All rear suspension corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 175,357 miles

All rear suspension corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 169,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 169,735 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,876 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 93,593 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight misting

brake pedal anti slip starting to perish

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

service light on

wipers slight smearing

Fail 1 Sep 2022 93,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear shock absorbers slight misting

brake pedal anti slip starting to perish

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

service light on

wipers slight smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2021 87,044 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,431 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,078 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 69,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,283 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 60,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,438 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 30,894 miles

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

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

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 BWK is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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