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DY11 UPB

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,269 mi
Last recorded128,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 UPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 128,269 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 125,148 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 125,148 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 113,496 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,176 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,790 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 79,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,746 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,633 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,685 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 63,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,576 miles

coolant header tank empty

Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,813 miles

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

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

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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DY11 UPB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY11 UPB, 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 DY11 UPB registered?

DY11 UPB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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The MOT history for DY11 UPB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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