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SB61 CBU

2011 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,518 mi
Last recorded224,518 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Vauxhall Astravan109,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 CBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 224,518 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 224,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 220,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 214,893 miles

Front fog light switch broken

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Corroded Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 214,865 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Big round one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front fog light switch broken

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Corroded Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 204,017 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 201,466 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 201,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 192,942 miles

under covers engine covers front shocker rear pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 174,228 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 144,659 miles

advise warning lamp on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 144,659 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise warning lamp on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,394 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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SB61 CBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB61 CBU, 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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SB61 CBU is a 2011 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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