2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YB11 ELJ
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 248,683 km. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 248,683 km
- 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.
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YB11 ELJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2026
- 248,683 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB11 ELJ 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 (YB11 ELJ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YB11 ELJ Odometer History
- 18/08/2023109,722 mi
- 16/08/2024124,597 mi+14,875 mi
- 16/08/2024124,603 mi+6 mi
- 09/08/2025225,667 km
- 13/07/2026248,683 km+23,016 km
Average of roughly 47,883 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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