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WP61 DCU

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,858 mi
Last recorded150,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 DCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 150,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 149,574 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 147,221 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 147,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases where centre pipe joins rear silencer advise attention (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 135,673 miles

Coolant leak header tank low on coolant,advise attention

Fail 1 Feb 2022 135,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak header tank low on coolant,advise attention

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 133,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 132,421 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 5 Feb 2019 130,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 130,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 124,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacment (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacment (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 124,790 miles

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacment (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacment (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 120,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 110,883 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,565 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 84,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WP61 DCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP61 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP61 DCU registered?

WP61 DCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is WP61 DCU safe to buy?

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