2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · LN61 RNJ
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 145,034 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
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LN61 RNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 145,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LN61 RNJ 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 (LN61 RNJ) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LN61 RNJ Mileage History
- 14/12/2021136,638 mi
- 15/12/2021136,640 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2022142,411 mi+5,771 mi
- 16/12/2022142,411 mi
- 14/11/2023145,034 mi+2,623 mi
Average of roughly 4,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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