2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · FH11 FWU
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 112,705 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,705 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.
FH11 FWU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 112,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH11 FWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (FH11 FWU) between August 2014 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FH11 FWU Mileage History
- 14/08/201430,075 mi
- 04/09/201538,763 mi+8,688 mi
- 09/09/201644,034 mi+5,271 mi
- 12/02/201851,561 mi+7,527 mi
- 13/02/2018521,562 mi+470,001 mi
- 28/04/201851,965 mi-469,597 mi
- 27/04/201961,148 mi+9,183 mi
- 27/04/201961,150 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/202067,736 mi+6,586 mi
- 13/03/202067,736 mi
- 26/02/202174,315 mi+6,579 mi
- 01/03/202282,321 mi+8,006 mi
- 14/02/202388,502 mi+6,181 mi
- 11/03/202496,960 mi+8,458 mi
- 12/03/202496,963 mi+3 mi
- 08/03/2025112,705 mi+15,742 mi
Average of roughly 7,820 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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