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DY61 FWM

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,101 miles

Nearside 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,885 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 75,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,073 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 67,073 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 67,073 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 52,572 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,449 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,449 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 42,343 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Nearside Rear uneven tyre tread wear on inner edge

Offside Rear uneven tyre tread wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,879 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 20,377 miles

small cut in nearside front trye tread

Fail 29 Aug 2014 20,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

small cut in nearside front trye tread

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 FWM is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

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

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