2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · H5 RYP
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 54,829 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,829 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.
H5 RYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 54,829 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.
H5 RYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (H5 RYP) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H5 RYP Mileage History
- 24/11/202239,753 mi
- 24/11/202239,753 mi
- 20/11/202345,610 mi+5,857 mi
- 20/11/202450,425 mi+4,815 mi
- 14/11/202554,829 mi+4,404 mi
Average of roughly 5,071 miles per year across 5 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: Average
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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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