2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AJ04 OJO
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2011. Recorded mileage 91,715 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
AJ04 OJO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 91,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ04 OJO 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 (AJ04 OJO) between March 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)”.
AJ04 OJO Mileage History
- 07/03/201422,527 mi
- 08/04/201423,348 mi+821 mi
- 16/05/201531,490 mi+8,142 mi
- 03/06/201637,196 mi+5,706 mi
- 23/06/201742,813 mi+5,617 mi
- 11/10/201743,597 mi+784 mi
- 19/10/201849,766 mi+6,169 mi
- 18/10/201959,560 mi+9,794 mi
- 22/10/202065,336 mi+5,776 mi
- 22/10/202065,336 mi
- 21/01/202165,484 mi+148 mi
- 12/01/202274,560 mi+9,076 mi
- 12/08/202278,337 mi+3,777 mi
- 12/08/202286,528 mi+8,191 mi
- 24/02/202378,971 mi-7,557 mi
- 15/02/202482,615 mi+3,644 mi
- 17/02/202586,633 mi+4,018 mi
- 01/04/202691,715 mi+5,082 mi
Average of roughly 5,733 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AJ04 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AJ04OJO.
SKODA
OCTAVIA
SKODA
FABIA
BMW
3 SERIES
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
FABIA
SKODA
OCTAVIA
MITSUBISHI
SHOGUN PININ
VOLVO
XC60
HONDA
CIVIC
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
HONDA
CIVIC
VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The 6-speed manual can whine and move the lever under load as its bearings wear, eventually requiring a rebuild.
- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
Switches, motors or calibration faults can leave the handbrake stuck on or refusing to engage properly.
- AFL headlight faultsModerate
Adaptive Xenon lights can lose levelling or cornering function and cause an MOT failure as well as a large repair bill.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.