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AP11 AVU

2011 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,764 mi
Last recorded135,764 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Meriva58,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 AVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,764 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

tyre size 205 / 55 r16 91v

Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 / 55 zr16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 105,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 / 55 zr16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,436 miles

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

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

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

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

tyre size 205 / 55 r16

Pass 13 Nov 2021 72,738 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 60,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,174 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 373,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 44,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,901 miles

both rear tyres edges worn

Pass 16 Nov 2015 30,423 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 20,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 18,079 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AP11 AVU is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,717 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP11 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP11 AVU is a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 2 August 2011.

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