2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YT11 GYK
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 172,516 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT11 GYK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 172,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT11 GYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Astra (YT11 GYK) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
YT11 GYK Mileage History
- 08/08/2022148,950 mi
- 18/08/2023155,399 mi+6,449 mi
- 29/08/2024161,891 mi+6,492 mi
- 19/09/2025172,516 mi+10,625 mi
Average of roughly 7,565 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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