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DY61 EPO

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,572 mi
Last recorded100,572 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 95,776 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 88,844 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,734 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,905 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,934 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 77,934 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,566 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 73,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 28 Sep 2018 63,556 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 63,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,398 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 56,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 56,158 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,197 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,926 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 EPO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

DY61 EPO is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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