2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SD11 SFU
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 123,410 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- 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.
SD11 SFU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2024
- 123,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD11 SFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (SD11 SFU) between March 2014 and November 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Inner Body panel insecure wheel liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
SD11 SFU Mileage History
- 19/03/201417,590 mi
- 20/03/201417,610 mi+20 mi
- 25/04/201532,499 mi+14,889 mi
- 20/04/201640,101 mi+7,602 mi
- 24/04/201757,732 mi+17,631 mi
- 06/11/201765,902 mi+8,170 mi
- 13/09/201872,171 mi+6,269 mi
- 07/09/201983,502 mi+11,331 mi
- 16/09/202092,684 mi+9,182 mi
- 16/09/202092,684 mi
- 13/09/2021101,747 mi+9,063 mi
- 22/09/2022108,826 mi+7,079 mi
- 23/09/2022108,827 mi+1 mi
- 19/10/2023116,915 mi+8,088 mi
- 20/10/2023116,929 mi+14 mi
- 08/11/2024123,397 mi+6,468 mi
- 12/11/2024123,410 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 9,933 miles per year across 17 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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