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DY61 DWV

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,084 mi
Last recorded133,084 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting - corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Note : nearside day running lamp - not working

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 133,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting - corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Note : nearside day running lamp - not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 114,284 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 112,538 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,395 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,590 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,622 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 93,622 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,047 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Rear nearside and offside tyres feathering on inner edges

exhaust system and fuel tank straps - corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2018 86,047 miles

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

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative - pre 2018

Rear nearside and offside tyres feathering on inner edges

exhaust system and fuel tank straps - corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,467 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/R17/98Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre close to limit 2mm and worn inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,049 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,857 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 43,857 miles

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

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 DWV is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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