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DY61 FSG

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,376 mi
Last recorded126,376 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 FSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 126,376 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 126,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 125,832 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and back side (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 123,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 120,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 111,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,764 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 103,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 69,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/side rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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 FSG is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

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

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