2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.8L Petrol · RJ61 VYA
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 98,217 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
RJ61 VYA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 98,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ61 VYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (RJ61 VYA) between December 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR BULBS SHOWING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RJ61 VYA Mileage History
- 15/12/201421,717 mi
- 22/12/201525,204 mi+3,487 mi
- 22/12/201629,282 mi+4,078 mi
- 18/12/201732,846 mi+3,564 mi
- 11/12/201837,924 mi+5,078 mi
- 26/11/201942,384 mi+4,460 mi
- 19/11/202051,079 mi+8,695 mi
- 20/11/202051,086 mi+7 mi
- 25/11/202159,745 mi+8,659 mi
- 16/11/202270,013 mi+10,268 mi
- 16/11/202270,019 mi+6 mi
- 21/11/202380,702 mi+10,683 mi
- 20/11/202491,113 mi+10,411 mi
- 21/11/202491,120 mi+7 mi
- 05/11/202598,208 mi+7,088 mi
- 07/11/202598,217 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,020 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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