2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · DU61 GAX
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 93,165 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU61 GAX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2024
- 93,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU61 GAX 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 (DU61 GAX) between March 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DU61 GAX Mileage History
- 21/03/202272,382 mi
- 22/03/202272,382 mi
- 17/01/202493,165 mi+20,783 mi
- 17/01/202493,165 mi
Average of roughly 11,380 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: Below Average
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