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DY61 EHX

2011 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 159,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front sides, the back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,600 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 114,600 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,479 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE, TRACKING?

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 94,112 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE, TRACKING?

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

not all seat belts inspected, some seats missing

Fail 24 Jun 2020 85,610 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

not all seat belts inspected, some seats missing

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r o/s/r ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 61,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,686 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 55,686 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,487 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 EHX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EHX, 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 EHX registered?

DY61 EHX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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