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DY61 BKA

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,860 mi
Last recorded107,860 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 BKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 107,860 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,860 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 100,891 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 94,592 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected beam image distorted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect projected beam image distorted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,772 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 80,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,585 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 52,348 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,431 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 BKA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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