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DY61 FPZ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,325 mi
Last recorded144,325 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 140,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,880 miles

Offside 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 5 Sep 2017 80,137 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 46,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FPZ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FPZ, 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 FPZ registered?

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

Is DY61 FPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 FPZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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