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DY61 FVR

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,694 mi
Last recorded90,694 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 FVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,694 miles

High level stop lamp masked over

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to rear of offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 90,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn on inside shoulder exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp masked over

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to rear of offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,594 miles

High level stop lamp masked over

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished, fronts being the worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 85,594 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Forward of rear axle, rap round joiner sleeve excessively corroded and perforated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

High level stop lamp masked over

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished, fronts being the worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 79,707 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 79,707 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 74,202 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,476 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 67,475 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,229 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,262 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 56,262 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

No Coolant in header tank

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,746 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

offside front tyre worn to 2mm and wearing on edges

oil around engine

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,972 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 43,972 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,498 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,270 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,880 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,366 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 FVR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

DY61 FVR is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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