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DY61 DWE

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,146 mi
Last recorded146,146 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 DWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 146,146 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,453 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2023 128,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center joint broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,189 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,322 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside front top mount play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes worn

Pass 14 Nov 2020 100,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,227 miles

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

offside front and both rear tyres worn to 3mm

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,313 miles

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

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,168 miles

child seats fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 44,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DWE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DWE, 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 DWE registered?

DY61 DWE is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is DY61 DWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 DWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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