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BT61 GVU

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,545 mi
Last recorded181,545 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 GVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 181,545 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 181,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle front bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 177,980 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 177,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 172,239 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 172,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,385 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 165,366 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle front bushes both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 157,703 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 149,285 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 137,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 115,473 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,055 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 95,055 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 78,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 57,385 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,936 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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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BT61 GVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in Grey 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 BT61 GVU, 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 BT61 GVU registered?

BT61 GVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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