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DY61 FYN

2011 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,760 mi
Last recorded85,760 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astra70,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 FYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2020 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,619 miles

Under Try Fitted, wet wather

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,820 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 69,796 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake does not release when switch operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 63,465 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,464 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

offside front tyre waering on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,432 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear seat belts child seat fitted so unable to inspect fully

Fail 2 Sep 2015 56,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear seat belts child seat fitted so unable to inspect fully

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,511 miles

tracking may need attention

Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,511 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 FYN is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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