2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · VE60 BKY
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 136,260 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE60 BKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 136,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE60 BKY 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 (VE60 BKY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
VE60 BKY Mileage History
- 19/09/2023127,402 mi
- 19/09/2023127,402 mi
- 28/09/2024132,458 mi+5,056 mi
- 30/09/2024132,458 mi
- 29/09/2025136,260 mi+3,802 mi
Average of roughly 4,365 miles per year across 5 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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