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MJ61 ERU

2011 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,230 mi
Last recorded139,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astravan109,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 ERU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 139,230 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 130,538 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 130,538 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 114,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,451 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,428 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,380 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,570 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 58,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 58,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 42,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15/91t bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers to low (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 38,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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MJ61 ERU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ61 ERU, 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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MJ61 ERU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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