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EJ61 GZU

2011 Vauxhall Astra · Diesel · 1686cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1686cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2011 Vauxhall Astra Diesel 1686cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 196,254 miles on the clock, averaging 18,046 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EJ61 GZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,254
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2014
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
18,046

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,254 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,927
Average per year18,046
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EJ61 GZU 50k86k123k160k196k '14'23'17

Check EJ61 GZU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage189,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage179,575 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage173,116 miles
Since last MOT+70,869 miles
PASS
Mileage102,247 miles
Since last MOT+5,239 miles
PASS
Mileage97,008 miles
Since last MOT+381 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,627 miles
Since last MOT+21,186 miles
PASS
Mileage75,441 miles
Since last MOT+16,907 miles
PASS
Mileage58,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage49,521 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 GZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1686cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeEJ — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About EJ61 GZU

What car is EJ61 GZU?

EJ61 GZU is an black Vauxhall Astra, diesel (1686cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2011.

What is the mileage of EJ61 GZU?

The last recorded mileage for EJ61 GZU was 196,254 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EJ61 GZU passed its MOT?

EJ61 GZU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2023.

Is EJ61 GZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EJ61 GZU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EJ61 GZU?

EJ61 GZU is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.