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AV61 BWN

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,784 mi
Last recorded102,784 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 102,784 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 102,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 94,956 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 78,501 miles

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

Parking brake only just met limits

Fail 22 Sep 2022 78,501 miles

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

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

Parking brake only just met limits

Pass 30 Sep 2021 68,909 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 68,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,731 miles

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2019 56,549 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,560 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 29,384 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,039 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 12,469 miles

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 BWN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWN, 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 BWN registered?

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

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