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AV61 EFR

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,718 mi
Last recorded122,718 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 122,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 122,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 118,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake evidence of previously binding

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 118,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake evidence of previously binding

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 111,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,716 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,797 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,313 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 79,724 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 69,260 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,763 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 23,158 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 EFR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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