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SB12 VCA

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,458 mi
Last recorded96,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 VCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 96,458 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,050 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 96,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 96,040 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 93,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 87,748 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 87,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,433 miles

Front registration plate is slighty deteriorated

Rear lower panel is damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2017 81,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate is slighty deteriorated

Rear lower panel is damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

intercooler burst

rear seatbelts slow to retract

service light on

Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

intercooler burst

rear seatbelts slow to retract

service light on

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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SB12 VCA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SB12 VCA, 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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SB12 VCA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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