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DY61 EAG

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,709 mi
Last recorded132,709 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 132,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 132,635 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,463 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 121,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 115,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,593 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,740 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 100,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,573 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,640 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

zero smoke reading

Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,752 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 73,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 59,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,435 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 EAG is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EAG, 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 EAG registered?

DY61 EAG is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is DY61 EAG safe to buy?

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