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VU12 VDL

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

148,454 mi
Last recorded148,454 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 VDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 148,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 147,380 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 146,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 139,888 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 136,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,838 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 130,838 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,452 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 104,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,811 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 VDL 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 90.9%.

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 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

VU12 VDL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is VU12 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU12 VDL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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