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DF12 FZU

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,471 mi
Last recorded87,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 FZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 87,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 81,671 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 81,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,243 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 70,394 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,602 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 64,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,182 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 62,176 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,506 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 54,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,272 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 32,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DF12 FZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DF12 FZU, 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 DF12 FZU registered?

DF12 FZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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