2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.4L Petrol · VN61 TFA
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 95,956 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
VN61 TFA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 95,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN61 TFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (VN61 TFA) between November 2014 and May 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Registration plate inscription illegible partly delaminated (0.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to flexi (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
VN61 TFA Mileage History
- 27/11/201421,889 mi
- 27/11/201421,889 mi
- 15/06/201541,716 mi+19,827 mi
- 15/06/201541,716 mi
- 02/06/201628,930 mi-12,786 mi
- 09/06/201751,958 mi+23,028 mi
- 09/06/201751,958 mi
- 11/06/201857,432 mi+5,474 mi
- 20/09/201969,418 mi+11,986 mi
- 25/09/201969,561 mi+143 mi
- 30/09/202086,434 mi+16,873 mi
- 30/09/202086,434 mi
- 13/09/202165,051 mi-21,383 mi
- 22/06/202274,152 mi+9,101 mi
- 07/07/202274,152 mi
- 30/06/202382,539 mi+8,387 mi
- 30/06/202382,539 mi
- 23/05/202489,497 mi+6,958 mi
- 24/05/202489,497 mi
- 07/05/202595,824 mi+6,327 mi
- 14/05/202595,956 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly 7,080 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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