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DY61 FWV

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 FWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 91,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 89,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 89,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,596 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 82,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 80,889 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 67,532 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear older then 5 year

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

Offside Rear older then 5 year old

Pass 21 Feb 2017 57,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,959 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,679 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 FWV is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY61 FWV registered?

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

Is DY61 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 FWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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