Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti (2011)
2011 Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2011 Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Astra EXCITE CDTI diesel is slightly more reliable than the UK average, with an 86.3% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark—a solid showing for a 13-year-old car. The dangerous defect rate of just 0.9% is reassuringly low, so safety issues are not a widespread concern in this cohort.
At around 100,000 miles median mileage, these cars have covered a reasonable distance for their age without showing excessive wear. The 0.87 average failures per vehicle suggests routine maintenance rather than structural problems, so budget for regular servicing but don't expect major shocks—check the service history carefully and have any potential purchase inspected by a diesel specialist before committing.
What to check before buying a 2011 Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 106 | 85.9% | 0.9 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti vehicles fall between 87,902 and 119,547 miles.
2011 Vauxhall Astra Excite Cdti — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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