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FG11 DBX

2011 Vauxhall Astravan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,514 mi
Last recorded167,514 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astravan109,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 DBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 167,514 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside centre bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure offside centre bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, stepped and very heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers

Pass 8 Aug 2025 158,448 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 158,402 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 157,599 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 157,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 151,381 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 151,355 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion tank

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion/rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 140,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system modified

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 140,376 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system modified

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,099 miles

Cills cover fitted

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 131,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Cills cover fitted

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,172 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,978 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,038 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 114,797 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,430 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 104,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,642 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 59,023 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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FG11 DBX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FG11 DBX, 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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FG11 DBX is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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