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GVS 215

2011 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

231,487 mi
Last recorded231,487 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astravan109,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVS 215
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 231,487 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 232,862 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 232,862 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 223,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 3 Nov 2023 212,579 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 218,501 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 218,498 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides worn hard on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 199,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 203,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides esp.on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wish bone rear bush part of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wide spread under body and suspension component corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2021 182,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 188,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 154,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 154,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 174,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2019 134,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 134,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 168,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread/misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tread/small cut in tread/misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 127,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread/misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail in tread/small cut in tread/misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 153,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2017 120,761 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,723 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,017 miles

Offside Rear tyre has metal in tread area

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has metal in tread area

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,700 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 92,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,656 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2014 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,936 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GVS 215 is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVS 215, 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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GVS 215 is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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