2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.2L Diesel · FH11 FWZ
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 158,691 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- 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.
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FH11 FWZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 158,691 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 FWZ 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 (FH11 FWZ) between July 2014 and December 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FH11 FWZ Mileage History
- 11/07/201484,444 mi
- 13/07/201599,233 mi+14,789 mi
- 19/07/2016106,438 mi+7,205 mi
- 19/07/2016106,438 mi
- 24/07/2017116,618 mi+10,180 mi
- 23/07/2018123,433 mi+6,815 mi
- 23/07/2018123,433 mi
- 23/07/2019129,072 mi+5,639 mi
- 21/07/2020135,489 mi+6,417 mi
- 18/06/2021139,388 mi+3,899 mi
- 18/06/2021139,388 mi
- 19/10/2022141,170 mi+1,782 mi
- 25/10/2023151,316 mi+10,146 mi
- 17/12/2024158,691 mi+7,375 mi
Average of roughly 7,114 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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