2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · MA11 VPK
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 101,251 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA11 VPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 101,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA11 VPK 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 (MA11 VPK) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MA11 VPK Mileage History
- 27/09/202286,332 mi
- 27/09/202286,332 mi
- 26/09/202393,052 mi+6,720 mi
- 01/10/2024101,251 mi+8,199 mi
- 01/10/2024101,251 mi
Average of roughly 7,414 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: Below Average
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