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DY61 EPU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,768 mi
Last recorded113,768 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 113,768 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 113,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 107,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 103,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,892 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 61,189 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 38,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,909 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 25,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,358 miles

front tyres close

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

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 EPU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY61 EPU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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