2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · LB11 VVZ
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 99,309 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,309 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.
LB11 VVZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 99,309 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.
LB11 VVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (LB11 VVZ) between May 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LB11 VVZ Mileage History
- 19/05/20146,322 mi
- 15/05/201511,930 mi+5,608 mi
- 13/05/201620,744 mi+8,814 mi
- 10/05/201732,419 mi+11,675 mi
- 04/05/201842,898 mi+10,479 mi
- 03/05/201953,151 mi+10,253 mi
- 11/08/202059,616 mi+6,465 mi
- 12/10/202060,596 mi+980 mi
- 31/08/202167,035 mi+6,439 mi
- 12/08/202276,291 mi+9,256 mi
- 21/08/202382,192 mi+5,901 mi
- 03/08/202486,681 mi+4,489 mi
- 16/08/202592,806 mi+6,125 mi
- 15/08/202699,309 mi+6,503 mi
- 15/08/202699,309 mi
Average of roughly 7,596 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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