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DY61 EVM

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 EVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 67,738 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 67,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 56,866 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 50,693 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,340 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both sides springs are different

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 43,339 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both sides springs are different

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,459 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn / tracking

Fail 7 Sep 2018 38,459 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge worn / tracking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,662 miles

Both rear tyre outer edges cracking up

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 32,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut on sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut in it

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 7 Sep 2015 29,353 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EVM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

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

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