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KU12 MZD

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

227,440 mi
Last recorded227,440 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 MZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 227,440 miles

Exhaust heatshield cover loose and resting on exhaust

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 222,484 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE RESTING ON EXHAUST

Offside Rear BRAKE DISC BACKING PLATE RUSTED THROUGH AND DAMAGED

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 189,754 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 189,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 172,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 172,601 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 154,605 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/6515 cracking and inner edge scalloping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,692 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 57,692 miles

Central Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 48,966 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 48,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2016 40,685 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 40,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,354 miles

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 MZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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