BN61 OCB

2011 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 February 2027 (258 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,954 mi

AI verdict AVOID 33/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Vauxhall has 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 12,954 miles. The most recent MOT in Feb 2026 shows a significant mileage anomaly and unresolved critical advisories.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage until Aug 2022, but a massive 22,415-mile jump to Feb 2024, followed by a 52-mile jump to Feb 2026, indicating a significant and unexplained change in usage.

Things to check

  • Unusually high mileage jump of 22,415 miles between Aug 2022 and Feb 2024.
  • Four major MOT failures (lights, brakes, suspension) across 12 tests.
  • Six recurring advisories for coil spring and shock absorber issues.
  • Thirteen recurring advisories for brake disc and pad wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until February 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 8,353 miles/year until 2022, suggesting regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.

Mileage history

Aug 2014: 12,954 mi PASSAug 2015: 14,933 mi PASSAug 2016: 17,353 mi PASSJun 2017: 19,814 mi PASSJun 2018: 30,814 mi PASSJun 2019: 37,421 mi PASSAug 2020: 42,564 mi PASSAug 2021: 49,058 mi FAILAug 2021: 49,063 mi PASSAug 2022: 57,069 mi FAILAug 2022: 57,070 mi PASSJan 2023: 60,548 mi PASSFeb 2024: 82,963 mi FAILMar 2024: 83,017 mi PASSFeb 2025: 97,506 mi PASSFeb 2026: 126,603 mi FAILFeb 2026: 126,655 mi PASS127k70k13kAug 2014Feb 2026

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2014 PASS 12,954 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 14,933 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 17,353 mi
ADVISORY rev,s slow to drop
ADVISORY tyre pressures look low
Jun 2017 PASS 19,814 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 30,814 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 37,421 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 42,564 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 49,058 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2021 PASS 49,063 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2022 FAIL 57,069 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Aug 2022 PASS 57,070 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2023 PASS 60,548 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 82,963 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to NO dipped beam images (4.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Daytime running light inop
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 83,017 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Daytime running light inop
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 97,506 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2026 FAIL 126,603 mi
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES - Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Feb 2026 PASS 126,655 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES - Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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