2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · NL61 PZW
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 158,559 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 PZW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/05/2024
- 158,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 PZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (NL61 PZW) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NL61 PZW Mileage History
- 10/05/2022138,861 mi
- 19/05/2022139,208 mi+347 mi
- 11/05/2023150,089 mi+10,881 mi
- 14/05/2024158,559 mi+8,470 mi
Average of roughly 9,790 miles per year across 4 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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