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VU12 VCN

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,948 mi
Last recorded161,948 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 161,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 161,948 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 133,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 115,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 99,117 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 73,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,870 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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VU12 VCN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VCN, 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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VU12 VCN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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