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KU12 LPC

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,807 mi
Last recorded186,807 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 186,807 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 186,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 178,934 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 178,931 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 172,702 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noise from shaft area when wheel rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer clamp not fitted, (Found half cut off)

Nearside Rear Plug repair in tread

Offside Front Engine pipe exhaust take off near drive shaft. THIS HAS BEEN FITTED TO THE RETENTION CLIP

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox / engine bay oil soaked, Substaintial leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 172,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Noise from shaft area when wheel rotated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer clamp not fitted, (Found half cut off)

Nearside Rear Plug repair in tread

Offside Front Engine pipe exhaust take off near drive shaft. THIS HAS BEEN FITTED TO THE RETENTION CLIP

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox / engine bay oil soaked, Substaintial leak? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 164,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,623 miles

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

Offside 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 Oct 2021 157,620 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 152,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 144,376 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 144,376 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 105,125 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,849 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,676 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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KU12 LPC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KU12 LPC, 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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KU12 LPC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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