2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · ET60 WPO
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 120,092 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
ET60 WPO Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2024
- 120,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ET60 WPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (ET60 WPO) between February 2014 and March 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
ET60 WPO Mileage History
- 17/02/201432,550 mi
- 30/05/201432,554 mi+4 mi
- 27/05/201540,832 mi+8,278 mi
- 05/05/201648,592 mi+7,760 mi
- 23/05/201757,915 mi+9,323 mi
- 01/06/201868,321 mi+10,406 mi
- 08/05/201978,831 mi+10,510 mi
- 28/04/202088,212 mi+9,381 mi
- 23/03/202192,281 mi+4,069 mi
- 16/03/2022102,263 mi+9,982 mi
- 21/03/2023111,317 mi+9,054 mi
- 18/03/2024120,092 mi+8,775 mi
- 18/03/2024120,092 mi
Average of roughly 8,684 miles per year across 13 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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