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DY11 XVL

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,000 mi
Last recorded88,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 XVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024
Fail 1 May 2024

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 86,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,697 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 84,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,868 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 73,868 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,206 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 67,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Feb 2014 41,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XVL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY11 XVL registered?

DY11 XVL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is DY11 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 XVL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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