2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · K11 CAV
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 63,745 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
K11 CAV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2026
- 63,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K11 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (K11 CAV) between August 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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))”.
K11 CAV Mileage History
- 20/08/201413,346 mi
- 23/07/201518,413 mi+5,067 mi
- 15/07/201624,046 mi+5,633 mi
- 17/07/201729,542 mi+5,496 mi
- 18/07/201834,917 mi+5,375 mi
- 12/07/201939,083 mi+4,166 mi
- 12/07/201939,083 mi
- 06/07/202042,497 mi+3,414 mi
- 04/08/202146,388 mi+3,891 mi
- 02/08/202249,345 mi+2,957 mi
- 25/07/202351,442 mi+2,097 mi
- 18/08/202455,262 mi+3,820 mi
- 17/08/202559,532 mi+4,270 mi
- 16/08/202663,745 mi+4,213 mi
Average of roughly 4,204 miles per year across 14 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
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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- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
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- AFL headlight faultsModerate
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