Vauxhall Astra (2011)
2011 Vauxhall Astra
CarHunch analysed 62,460 real MOT records for the 2011 Vauxhall Astra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Vauxhall Astra's 77.9% pass rate sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, but the real concern is that nearly half of these cars—48.7%—have recorded a dangerous defect at some point in their MOT history, which is well above what you'd typically see and should give any buyer pause. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, so fuel type won't be your deciding factor here.
These Astras are running at a median of 60,880 miles, which is reasonable for their age, yet they're averaging 3.22 failures per test and a high 17 advisories, suggesting worn components are the norm rather than the exception. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and emissions systems—the high dangerous defect rate indicates these are the problem areas to watch.
What to check before buying a 2011 Vauxhall Astra
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.
- ⚠️ 48.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (50%) | 31,352 | 78% | 3.34 |
| Diesel (50%) | 31,102 | 77.8% | 3.09 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 86.9% | 1 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 78.4% | 3 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Vauxhall Astra 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 vehicles fall between 47,727 and 75,078 miles.
2011 Vauxhall Astra — Still on the Road
37,599 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 62% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Vauxhall Astra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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91.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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58.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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54.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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26.5%
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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