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VU12 UOY

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 UOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 82,651 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2024 82,075 miles

Front upper top mounts worn

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Fail 3 Jul 2023 81,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,696 miles

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,954 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,547 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,543 miles

slight corrosion on inner edge of brake discs / wheel covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,585 miles

slight corrosion on inner edge of brake discs / very slight mist on o/s/r shock

Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 67,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VU12 UOY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU12 UOY, 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 VU12 UOY registered?

VU12 UOY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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