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DY61 FWJ

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,782 mi
Last recorded148,782 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 FWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 148,782 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 136,745 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 136,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,881 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 122,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 114,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 114,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 106,504 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Nearside Front Lower front bumper lip spoiler insecure, but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 106,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device cracking

Nearside Front Lower front bumper lip spoiler insecure, but not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread pattern area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,511 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 101,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 93,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,490 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 79,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,149 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 63,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,847 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 FWJ is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

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

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