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AV61 EFF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,349 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,494 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 120,674 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,353 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,748 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,272 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 101,272 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres have worn on the inside edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,223 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,470 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

fuel cap seal deteriorated

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 EFF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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