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DY61 ETD

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,990 mi
Last recorded68,990 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,990 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,075 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 54,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,740 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,255 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 46,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 41,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and low tread on outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking and low tread on outer edges 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 38,298 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 38,298 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 34,518 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 34,518 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 31,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,475 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

both offside tyres close to legal limit

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 ETD 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 70.6%.

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 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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

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

Is DY61 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 ETD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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