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DY61 AEU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,293 mi
Last recorded139,293 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 AEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 139,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 134,950 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 134,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 127,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 114,119 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2022 100,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 99,002 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 99,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 91,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 84,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,141 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,130 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,130 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,421 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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DY61 AEU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc 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 DY61 AEU, 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 DY61 AEU registered?

DY61 AEU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DY61 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 AEU 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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