2011 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · FM11 CFF
2011 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 107,588 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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FM11 CFF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2024
- 107,588 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.
FM11 CFF 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 (FM11 CFF) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FM11 CFF Mileage History
- 24/03/202286,855 mi
- 25/03/202286,855 mi
- 23/03/202398,255 mi+11,400 mi
- 21/03/2024107,588 mi+9,333 mi
Average of roughly 10,402 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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