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DY61 EHL

2011 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,534 mi
Last recorded157,534 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astravan109,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 157,534 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 157,274 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 147,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 137,647 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake low effort 80KG

Fail 9 Aug 2022 137,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hand brake low effort 80KG

Pass 20 Jul 2021 127,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,752 miles

Engine sump corroded

Front Exhaust corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing/cover missing (but no sharp edges) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine sump corroded

Front Exhaust corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing/cover missing (but no sharp edges) (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,249 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 108,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,941 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 83,824 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 May 2016 67,195 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 67,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 51,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 51,656 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,713 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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DY61 EHL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 109,922 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 Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY61 EHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY61 EHL registered?

DY61 EHL is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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