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DY11 YBL

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 107,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

NSR door handle damaged but working.

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Various oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2022 107,734 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery Terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

NSR door handle damaged but working.

Various oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2021 97,888 miles

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 97,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded, o/s/r is red looks to have been binding at some point (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daylight running light inop

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 86,660 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 86,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,700 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 75,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,261 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,328 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,167 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,039 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,451 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,432 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,209 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 YBL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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