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DY11 VVL

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 VVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 149,027 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 148,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 146,266 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 144,237 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 144,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 142,748 miles

Nearside Rear NS rear edge of bumper slightly insecure but no likely to become detached from vehicle

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 140,519 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 140,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 133,508 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2019 133,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2018 127,776 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 127,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,262 miles

Front Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 120,257 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc has got hot at some point but brake readings ok

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on outer face of offside rear disc also signs of disc getting hot (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,343 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,617 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 65,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VVL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

DY11 VVL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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