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DY61 EAF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 129,623 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 117,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 108,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 97,043 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,034 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 96,220 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 96,165 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil light flickering on and off. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 84,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,698 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 59,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working DAYTIME LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,697 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

advisory ,,/ engine cover / under tray

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,593 miles

advisery engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,620 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 EAF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

DY61 EAF is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is DY61 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 EAF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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