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AC53 TGS

2011 Vauxhall Van

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,572 mi
Last recorded92,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Van37,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 TGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVan
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 92,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 92,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,799 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 74,799 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,728 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 68,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,082 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 49,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,652 miles

advice n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,245 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 38,242 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located FITTED INCORRECTLY (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,443 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 34,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,197 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,197 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,227 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,553 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Van?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
5,054
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
coil spring broken 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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AC53 TGS is a 2011 Vauxhall Van in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 37,992 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 Van fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC53 TGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Van typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC53 TGS is a 2011 Vauxhall Van, first registered on 10 January 2011.

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