2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SK11 XEL
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 137,869 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jan 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- 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.
SK11 XEL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2021
- 137,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK11 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (SK11 XEL) between March 2014 and March 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
SK11 XEL Mileage History
- 11/03/201473,144 mi
- 13/03/201586,899 mi+13,755 mi
- 12/02/201694,684 mi+7,785 mi
- 02/02/2017107,616 mi+12,932 mi
- 15/02/2017107,973 mi+357 mi
- 05/02/2018116,110 mi+8,137 mi
- 15/02/2019123,582 mi+7,472 mi
- 15/02/2020126,841 mi+3,259 mi
- 03/03/2021137,865 mi+11,024 mi
- 03/03/2021137,869 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,274 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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