2011 Vauxhall Astra 2.0L Diesel · MT61 ELJ
2011 Vauxhall Astra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 136,578 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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MT61 ELJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 136,578 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.
MT61 ELJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (MT61 ELJ) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MT61 ELJ Mileage History
- 17/01/2022119,342 mi
- 17/01/2022119,346 mi+4 mi
- 18/01/2023136,578 mi+17,232 mi
Average of roughly 17,197 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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