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DY61 FVU

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,475 mi
Last recorded111,475 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 FVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 107,527 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 107,526 miles

Exhaust system insecure HEAT SHIELD (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,631 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 90,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 75,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 68,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 61,498 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,447 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,066 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,156 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 35,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 FVU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

Is DY61 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 FVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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