2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · JY54 FTZ
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 78,625 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JY54 FTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 78,625 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.
JY54 FTZ 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 (JY54 FTZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JY54 FTZ Mileage History
- 21/03/202369,568 mi
- 22/03/202369,575 mi+7 mi
- 26/03/202471,180 mi+1,605 mi
- 20/03/202573,304 mi+2,124 mi
- 23/03/202678,625 mi+5,321 mi
Average of roughly 3,012 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: Good
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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
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- AFL headlight faultsModerate
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