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DY11 VBX

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,157 mi
Last recorded119,157 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 VBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 119,157 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper Insecure / Damage No Sharp Edge

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 119,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper Insecure / Damage No Sharp Edge

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 108,173 miles

Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,791 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,942 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 85,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,333 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,916 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,088 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 VBX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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