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DY61 AAO

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,809 mi
Last recorded148,809 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 AAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 148,809 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2020 129,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak Water pump leaking ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,610 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,966 miles

Fuel cap is a tempory screw centre type....

Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap is a tempory screw centre type....

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak.... (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 98,978 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,551 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 64,846 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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DY61 AAO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY61 AAO, 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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DY61 AAO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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