2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · S55 BLF
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2011. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S55 BLF Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 07/08/2026
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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MOT Status
No MOT history available
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VAUXHALL ASTRA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2011 model year cars.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The 6-speed manual can whine and move the lever under load as its bearings wear, eventually requiring a rebuild.
- Electronic parking brake failureModerate
Switches, motors or calibration faults can leave the handbrake stuck on or refusing to engage properly.
- AFL headlight faultsModerate
Adaptive Xenon lights can lose levelling or cornering function and cause an MOT failure as well as a large repair bill.
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