2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · BU61 YEF
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 106,880 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU61 YEF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 106,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU61 YEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (BU61 YEF) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BU61 YEF Mileage History
- 18/08/202287,480 mi
- 17/08/202393,439 mi+5,959 mi
- 30/07/202497,072 mi+3,633 mi
- 24/07/2025106,880 mi+9,808 mi
Average of roughly 6,615 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Average
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