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BF61 FUB

2011 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,827 mi
Last recorded193,827 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astravan109,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 FUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 193,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 193,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 174,744 miles

Gear box noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 174,744 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Gear box noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 165,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r lamps condensated

temp repair to n/s mirror

Fail 28 Feb 2024 165,690 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r & n/s/r lamps condensated

temp repair to n/s mirror

Pass 6 Mar 2023 160,129 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 160,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 1 Mar 2022 145,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 145,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 116,621 miles

Inspection lamp on

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,746 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,746 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,847 miles

all four brake discs worn / lipped

offside & nearside rear axle bushes perishing & splitting

Fail 26 Feb 2018 90,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four brake discs worn / lipped

offside & nearside rear axle bushes perishing & splitting

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,319 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 54,319 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,608 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astravan?

Based on 679,643 MOT tests across 58,240 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
7,780
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
58,240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 35,295
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,913
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,092
position lamp(s) not working 17,431
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,678
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BF61 FUB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 109,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astravan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 35,295 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF61 FUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astravan typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF61 FUB is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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