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DY61 EKR

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,438 mi
Last recorded76,438 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,841 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,716 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 65,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 55,975 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 55,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 47,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

uneven tyre wear

Pass 23 Nov 2019 42,527 miles

tyres and uneven wear

Fail 23 Nov 2019 42,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

tyres and uneven wear

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,280 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,954 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 25,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,357 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 EKR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

DY61 EKR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is DY61 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 EKR 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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