2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · CX61 VFH
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 66,807 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,807 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.
CX61 VFH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 66,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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CX61 VFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (CX61 VFH) between October 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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 (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
CX61 VFH Mileage History
- 01/10/201412,568 mi
- 23/09/201518,093 mi+5,525 mi
- 13/09/201623,628 mi+5,535 mi
- 20/09/201623,746 mi+118 mi
- 28/09/201727,385 mi+3,639 mi
- 28/09/201727,385 mi
- 24/09/201828,511 mi+1,126 mi
- 04/10/201936,871 mi+8,360 mi
- 07/10/202044,094 mi+7,223 mi
- 08/10/202153,990 mi+9,896 mi
- 18/10/202264,003 mi+10,013 mi
- 04/12/202365,107 mi+1,104 mi
- 29/11/202466,725 mi+1,618 mi
- 17/10/202666,805 mi+80 mi
- 19/10/202666,807 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,501 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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