2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.7L Diesel · YT61 YMH
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 195,295 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT61 YMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2024
- 195,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT61 YMH 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 (YT61 YMH) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”.
YT61 YMH Mileage History
- 23/11/2021168,716 mi
- 06/12/2021168,723 mi+7 mi
- 07/12/2022175,035 mi+6,312 mi
- 07/11/2023185,238 mi+10,203 mi
- 29/05/2024195,295 mi+10,057 mi
Average of roughly 10,573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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