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DY11 VAH

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,989 mi
Last recorded124,989 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 VAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 124,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 98,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 98,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,030 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,900 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,887 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Outer pad appears to be starting to crumble also (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 71,430 miles

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

near side rear tyre is extensively perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows deep splits at the tread.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,685 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 63,832 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 55,553 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 55,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,491 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 29,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,072 miles

Nearside 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 VAH is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY11 VAH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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