2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · OE11 HDN
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 121,910 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE11 HDN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
- 121,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE11 HDN 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 (OE11 HDN) between July 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OE11 HDN Mileage History
- 22/07/2022109,759 mi
- 02/08/2022109,871 mi+112 mi
- 05/09/2023121,910 mi+12,039 mi
- 05/09/2023121,910 mi
Average of roughly 10,822 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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