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AV61 EKH

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,453 mi
Last recorded88,453 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,453 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,453 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,905 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 84,905 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,147 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 81,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,329 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 75,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,023 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 62,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 62,043 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,732 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Fail 4 Oct 2017 54,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,740 miles

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,334 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 EKH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EKH, 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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What year was AV61 EKH registered?

AV61 EKH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is AV61 EKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 EKH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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