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AV61 HNK

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,295 mi
Last recorded68,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 68,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 59,248 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 59,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 52,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deep cuts to tread 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 52,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deep cuts to tread 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 43,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 34,349 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 34,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,499 miles

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 6 Aug 2019 30,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 28,076 miles

Front Both front tyres, tread getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing device deteriorating/splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 25,207 miles

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

Rear Tester observes that new pads have been fitted only to the nearside, not across the axle

Fail 4 Aug 2016 25,206 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 22,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,908 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 HNK 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 HNK, 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 HNK registered?

AV61 HNK is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AV61 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 HNK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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