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FP12 GBY

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,481 mi
Last recorded158,481 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 GBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 158,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 158,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 154,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 150,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 147,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 141,353 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 141,349 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 138,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 125,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 125,975 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 102,379 miles

Engine cover fitted

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2015 87,084 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres low on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s door mirror body damaged

Fail 14 May 2015 87,084 miles

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

Both front and o/s/r tyres low on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s door mirror body damaged

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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FP12 GBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 105,489 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 FP12 GBY, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FP12 GBY registered?

FP12 GBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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