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DY11 VZB

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,679 mi
Last recorded102,679 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 VZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 102,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front DRL's not working

Fail 23 Oct 2025 102,679 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front DRL's not working

Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,125 miles

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

both front daytime running lamps not working

Fail 22 Oct 2024 100,125 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control warning lamp (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake pads in poor condition due to being hot

both front daytime running lamps not working

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,607 miles

both front DRL's inop

Fail 18 Oct 2023 98,605 miles

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

both front DRL's inop

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,228 miles

both front DRL's not working

Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,228 miles

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

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

both front DRL's not working

Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,164 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,688 miles

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

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

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

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

warning messages on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,884 miles

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

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

brake peddle rubber worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2018 79,447 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,624 miles

Coolant low?

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread just in limit and sidewall perished. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper rubber in poor condition.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 68,967 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 62,102 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 62,101 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak and engine coolant low.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,240 miles

gearbox differantial bearings have excessive play/movement

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 VZB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

DY11 VZB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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