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DY61 DXV

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,519 mi
Last recorded145,519 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 DXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,519 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 145,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 131,972 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 131,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,701 miles

Offside Rear tyre wrong way round on rim, outside facing in.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 118,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wrong way round on rim, outside facing in.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,514 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 105,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 57,235 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,900 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2016 42,900 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,603 miles

brake fluid below max.

damage to rear bumper

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

slight damage to sills

slight lip to all discs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,589 miles

dent in near side rear wing panel

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 DXV is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White 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 DXV, 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 DXV registered?

DY61 DXV is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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