2011 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · YX11 TXM
2011 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 64,339 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Oct 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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.
YX11 TXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 64,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX11 TXM 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 (YX11 TXM) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YX11 TXM Mileage History
- 09/03/202260,048 mi
- 09/03/202260,048 mi
- 15/03/202361,397 mi+1,349 mi
- 18/03/202462,741 mi+1,344 mi
- 11/03/202564,339 mi+1,598 mi
Average of roughly 1,428 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
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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