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VU12 VCO

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,088 mi
Last recorded131,088 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 131,088 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 131,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 131,076 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 127,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inners (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bullet in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 21 Oct 2024 127,156 miles

Exhaust system insecure center pipe cracked and about to snap where it goes into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both smooth on inners (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bullet in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2023 124,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and n/s binding also (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inners worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 24 Oct 2023 124,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and n/s binding also (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inners worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,210 miles

Rear tyres cracked on inner edges

brake fluid close to minimum

Fail 17 Oct 2022 119,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres cracked on inner edges

brake fluid close to minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2021 113,746 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 113,746 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,357 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,357 miles

Headlamp aim too low both low and headlight fixings broken behind bumper and lights loose (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 96,601 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 96,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,302 miles

em light on

Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

em light on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,601 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,333 miles

Drivers sun visor clip missing

Nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Passenger sun visor clip missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,854 miles

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

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

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

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 VCO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 VU12 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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