2011 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · MK61 AAY
2011 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 99,259 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MK61 AAY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2026
- 99,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK61 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (MK61 AAY) between September 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”.
MK61 AAY Mileage History
- 30/09/201431,165 mi
- 01/10/201431,165 mi
- 25/09/201540,601 mi+9,436 mi
- 14/11/201756,771 mi+16,170 mi
- 15/11/201756,788 mi+17 mi
- 07/03/201964,168 mi+7,380 mi
- 01/09/202071,736 mi+7,568 mi
- 11/10/202175,770 mi+4,034 mi
- 19/10/202175,818 mi+48 mi
- 03/03/202385,122 mi+9,304 mi
- 01/10/202486,222 mi+1,100 mi
- 08/10/202486,227 mi+5 mi
- 10/10/202486,227 mi
- 07/10/202591,929 mi+5,702 mi
- 07/10/202591,929 mi
- 15/10/202698,950 mi+7,021 mi
- 23/10/202699,136 mi+186 mi
- 31/10/202699,259 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 5,635 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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