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DY11 VMG

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,266 mi
Last recorded131,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 131,266 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 131,266 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 122,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe under car slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear door outer skin corroded at bottom of door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front DRL not working

Fail 27 Jun 2025 122,834 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe under car slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner light not working of two lights (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door outer skin corroded at bottom of door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front DRL not working

Pass 8 Jul 2024 116,164 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,677 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Evidence of brake disc overheating

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 103,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 103,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,375 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from timing belt area

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,613 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread bands are wearing thin. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracks showing on outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Measures 1.6 - 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Age cracks showing on outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,762 miles

Offside Rear 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 VMG is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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