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AV61 EFH

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,743 mi
Last recorded149,743 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 149,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 149,743 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 149,115 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face - ADVISE REPLACED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

both sides mirror covers missing

n/s handbrake has reduced effort

Fail 20 Mar 2025 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror cover is missing

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,143 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 130,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,916 miles

Nearside Front side mirror back cover missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all under body under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 110,212 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2017 93,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,333 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 62,239 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 62,239 miles

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 EFH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFH, 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 EFH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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