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DY11 UTW

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,962 mi
Last recorded119,962 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 UTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 119,958 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 112,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 103,165 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 103,141 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,068 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in inner edge of nearside rear tyre.

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.7mm and worn devoid of visible tread on edges.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm and worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Slight blow exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Slight coolant leak from coolant expansion tank hose junctions.

Various slight oil leaks.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 98,066 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep cut in inner edge of nearside rear tyre.

Fuel cap sealing ring perishing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.7mm and worn devoid of visible tread on edges.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm and worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Slight blow exhaust front pipe flexible section.

Slight coolant leak from coolant expansion tank hose junctions.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 89,954 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,999 miles

all brake discs and pads worn

both front tyres perrishing

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,594 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 46,277 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,162 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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DY11 UTW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTW, 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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DY11 UTW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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