2011 Vauxhall Astra Van · 2,860 MOT tests
2011 Vauxhall Astra Van reliability
2011 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 38.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Astra Van years (2,860 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- 38.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 145,120
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,860
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.2% of tests fail here (106% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Astra Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Suspension14.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres8.8%
- Brakes8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.48%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 4.06%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 3.01%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washers not working 2.87%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.62%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.54%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Vauxhall Astra Van reliable?
2011 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 38.3% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Astra Van years (2,860 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Vauxhall Astra Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.83% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.48% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (4.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Vauxhall Astra Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Vauxhall Astra Van shows 145,120 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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