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DY65 VJL

2015 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Astra53,669 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY65 VJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 100,381 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 100,380 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,599 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,846 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 61,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,516 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 31,516 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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DY65 VJL is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 53,669 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 DY65 VJL, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DY65 VJL registered?

DY65 VJL is a 2015 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2015.

Is DY65 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY65 VJL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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