2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · AV61 BVY
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 128,210 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
AV61 BVY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2025
- 128,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV61 BVY 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 (AV61 BVY) between September 2014 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AV61 BVY Mileage History
- 30/09/201418,492 mi
- 12/09/201523,346 mi+4,854 mi
- 01/06/201628,861 mi+5,515 mi
- 15/03/201736,694 mi+7,833 mi
- 16/03/201736,694 mi
- 15/03/201846,780 mi+10,086 mi
- 15/03/201846,780 mi
- 22/02/201957,888 mi+11,108 mi
- 22/02/201957,888 mi
- 11/03/202071,051 mi+13,163 mi
- 11/03/202179,588 mi+8,537 mi
- 15/03/202289,822 mi+10,234 mi
- 15/03/2023105,416 mi+15,594 mi
- 19/02/2024115,913 mi+10,497 mi
- 12/03/2025128,198 mi+12,285 mi
- 17/03/2025128,210 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 10,488 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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