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DY61 EKP

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,762 mi
Last recorded46,762 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,762 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 46,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,593 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 24,593 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EKP is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP registered?

DY61 EKP is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is DY61 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 EKP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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