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DY61 EWJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026

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

Pass 27 May 2025 117,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 117,605 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 113,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 108,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 104,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,998 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 91,998 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 83,219 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,053 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 60,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/f on inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 48,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/f on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,686 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 EWJ 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 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 EWJ, 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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DY61 EWJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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