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DY61 FEF

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,115 mi
Last recorded109,115 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 106,067 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 106,067 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 100,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 66,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,698 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 50,698 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 39,814 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,872 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,834 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 FEF 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 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

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

Is DY61 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 FEF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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