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DY11 WZW

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,265 mi
Last recorded119,265 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 WZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 119,265 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 117,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 115,179 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 115,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 106,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,215 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,036 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 63,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,697 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 WZW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol 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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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