2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · J50 CAK
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 43,927 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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J50 CAK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 43,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J50 CAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (J50 CAK) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J50 CAK Mileage History
- 07/02/202240,282 mi
- 03/02/202343,061 mi+2,779 mi
- 08/02/202443,860 mi+799 mi
- 10/02/202543,927 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 1,211 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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