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DY11 YJC

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,214 mi
Last recorded57,214 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 YJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 57,214 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODING.

Fail 12 Mar 2026 57,213 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure WHEEL ARCH COVER LOOSE. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODING.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 46,716 miles

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE.

N/S HEADLAMP HAS WATER INSIDE.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 DATE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 46,707 miles

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

FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE.

N/S HEADLAMP HAS WATER INSIDE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 DATE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 45,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 44,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 42,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 41,473 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 41,473 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,591 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 40,591 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,815 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,505 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,989 miles

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

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

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 YJC is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 70,389 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

DY11 YJC is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2011.

Is DY11 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY11 YJC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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