2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · AO11 BGU
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 55,418 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,418 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.
AO11 BGU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 55,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO11 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (AO11 BGU) between February 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
AO11 BGU Mileage History
- 03/02/201411,105 mi
- 09/04/201515,975 mi+4,870 mi
- 31/03/201621,641 mi+5,666 mi
- 21/03/201726,606 mi+4,965 mi
- 28/03/201831,687 mi+5,081 mi
- 29/03/201937,205 mi+5,518 mi
- 14/10/202043,758 mi+6,553 mi
- 14/10/202043,758 mi
- 07/10/202146,105 mi+2,347 mi
- 11/10/202250,216 mi+4,111 mi
- 19/10/202250,232 mi+16 mi
- 16/10/202351,764 mi+1,532 mi
- 17/10/202452,637 mi+873 mi
- 15/10/202554,896 mi+2,259 mi
- 16/10/202554,896 mi
- 13/10/202655,418 mi+522 mi
Average of roughly 3,492 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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