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DY11 VBC

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,607 mi
Last recorded77,607 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 VBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,607 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,853 miles

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))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 76,853 miles

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,448 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 71,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,735 miles

Nearside Front drl out

Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drl out

Pass 11 Sep 2018 55,773 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,810 miles

advise nsf tyre outer side wall cut but not exposing ply or cords and tread showing signs of deterioration

advise nsr and osr tyres tread showing signs of deterioration

advise osf tyre tread showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 May 2014 45,198 miles

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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 VBC is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

DY11 VBC is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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