2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · B23 CAE
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 130,161 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,161 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.
B23 CAE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 130,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B23 CAE 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 (B23 CAE) between December 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i”.
B23 CAE Mileage History
- 11/12/201449,556 mi
- 05/08/201556,992 mi+7,436 mi
- 27/07/201670,467 mi+13,475 mi
- 29/07/201787,638 mi+17,171 mi
- 28/07/201898,600 mi+10,962 mi
- 28/07/201898,600 mi
- 24/07/2019104,622 mi+6,022 mi
- 28/07/2020110,642 mi+6,020 mi
- 29/07/2020110,642 mi
- 08/07/2021113,547 mi+2,905 mi
- 18/07/2022117,768 mi+4,221 mi
- 18/07/2022117,765 mi-3 mi
- 14/07/2023121,260 mi+3,495 mi
- 17/07/2023121,287 mi+27 mi
- 29/07/2024123,915 mi+2,628 mi
- 29/07/2024123,915 mi
- 21/07/2025127,010 mi+3,095 mi
- 20/07/2026130,161 mi+3,151 mi
Average of roughly 6,945 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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