Vauxhall Astra (2011)
2011 Vauxhall Astra
CarHunch analysed 62,460 real MOT records for the 2011 Vauxhall Astra.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2011 Vauxhall Astra has a decent first-time pass rate (77.9%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 62,460 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 62,460 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Before you buy a 2011 Vauxhall Astra
Based on MOT data from 62,460 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (50%) | 31,352 | 78% | 3.34 |
| Diesel (50%) | 31,102 | 77.8% | 3.09 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,112,703 Vauxhall Astra vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Vauxhall Astra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle 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
Numbers are thinning — 62% of 2011 Vauxhall Astras are still active.
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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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