2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · J4 SFD
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 33,227 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J4 SFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 33,227 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.
J4 SFD 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 (J4 SFD) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J4 SFD Mileage History
- 20/10/202230,892 mi
- 12/10/202331,652 mi+760 mi
- 12/10/202332,652 mi+1,000 mi
- 22/10/202432,174 mi-478 mi
- 20/10/202533,227 mi+1,053 mi
Average of roughly 778 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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- AFL headlight faultsModerate
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