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DY11 YCU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,499 mi
Last recorded159,499 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 YCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 159,499 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 159,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 153,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 147,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 139,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 132,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 108,847 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,724 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,724 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YCU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCU, 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 YCU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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