2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BV11 YBW
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 144,989 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,989 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.
BV11 YBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 144,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BV11 YBW Mileage History
- 21/03/2024133,075 mi
- 24/03/2025138,709 mi+5,634 mi
- 24/03/2025138,709 mi
- 23/03/2026144,989 mi+6,280 mi
- 23/03/2026144,989 mi
Average of roughly 5,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV11 YBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (BV11 YBW) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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