2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YR11 XAX
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 106,528 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,528 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.
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.
YR11 XAX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 106,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR11 XAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (YR11 XAX) between April 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of d”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
YR11 XAX Mileage History
- 16/04/201443,781 mi
- 16/04/201443,781 mi
- 18/02/201554,949 mi+11,168 mi
- 18/02/201554,949 mi
- 28/08/201561,170 mi+6,221 mi
- 29/08/201561,170 mi
- 11/09/201561,191 mi+21 mi
- 09/08/201665,600 mi+4,409 mi
- 26/08/201771,048 mi+5,448 mi
- 11/08/201875,160 mi+4,112 mi
- 19/08/201979,155 mi+3,995 mi
- 19/08/201979,155 mi
- 27/08/202082,300 mi+3,145 mi
- 13/09/202186,320 mi+4,020 mi
- 13/09/202186,320 mi
- 27/08/202299,976 mi+13,656 mi
- 27/08/202299,976 mi
- 16/07/2026106,528 mi+6,552 mi
Average of roughly 5,122 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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