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WJ12 HRU

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

Yellow Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,892 mi
Last recorded166,892 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 166,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 147,806 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,684 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 79,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 5 Jun 2018 74,281 miles

Nearside Front top mounting slightly rough

Pass 30 May 2017 59,396 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough STRUT-TOP BEARING (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,176 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 46,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,439 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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WJ12 HRU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in Yellow with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ12 HRU, 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 WJ12 HRU registered?

WJ12 HRU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 HRU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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