2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · WG61 AEU
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 97,810 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG61 AEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2024
- 97,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WG61 AEU 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 (WG61 AEU) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WG61 AEU Mileage History
- 27/10/202178,112 mi
- 27/10/202178,112 mi
- 04/10/202283,701 mi+5,589 mi
- 02/10/202389,126 mi+5,425 mi
- 16/11/202497,810 mi+8,684 mi
Average of roughly 6,445 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: Below Average
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