2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · EK11 HVB
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 126,650 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK11 HVB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 126,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK11 HVB 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 (EK11 HVB) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EK11 HVB Mileage History
- 09/02/2022105,688 mi
- 17/02/2023118,759 mi+13,071 mi
- 16/02/2024203,735 km
- 20/02/2024126,650 mi
Average of roughly 10,332 miles per year across 4 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
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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VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The 6-speed manual can whine and move the lever under load as its bearings wear, eventually requiring a rebuild.
- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
Switches, motors or calibration faults can leave the handbrake stuck on or refusing to engage properly.
- AFL headlight faultsModerate
Adaptive Xenon lights can lose levelling or cornering function and cause an MOT failure as well as a large repair bill.
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