2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · MA61 DJF
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 149,938 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,938 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.
MA61 DJF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 149,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA61 DJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (MA61 DJF) between March 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
MA61 DJF Mileage History
- 22/03/201415,481 mi
- 23/09/201416,959 mi+1,478 mi
- 23/09/201525,021 mi+8,062 mi
- 23/09/201633,694 mi+8,673 mi
- 03/07/201848,533 mi+14,839 mi
- 17/06/201958,283 mi+9,750 mi
- 18/06/201958,286 mi+3 mi
- 25/06/202069,518 mi+11,232 mi
- 24/06/202184,845 mi+15,327 mi
- 24/06/202184,847 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/202298,186 mi+13,339 mi
- 17/06/2023115,356 mi+17,170 mi
- 17/06/2023115,356 mi
- 14/06/2024124,346 mi+8,990 mi
- 09/06/2025133,312 mi+8,966 mi
- 10/06/2025133,312 mi
- 29/06/2026149,826 mi+16,514 mi
- 04/07/2026149,938 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 10,945 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Astra J
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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