2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · SW61 DDF
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 92,873 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,873 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.
SW61 DDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 92,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW61 DDF Mileage History
- 28/01/202379,598 mi
- 02/02/202482,895 mi+3,297 mi
- 25/03/202585,960 mi+3,065 mi
- 26/03/202585,978 mi+18 mi
- 24/02/202692,873 mi+6,895 mi
Average of roughly 4,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 DDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (SW61 DDF) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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