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DY11 VJA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,491 mi
Last recorded62,491 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 VJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 62,491 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,368 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

slight lip on both front brake discs

Fail 29 Jul 2021 51,362 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

slight lip on both front brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,708 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 42,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,413 miles

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,637 miles

covers / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,316 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 VJA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

DY11 VJA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is DY11 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 VJA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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