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DF12 VDO

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,888 mi
Last recorded82,888 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 VDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 81,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 81,139 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 76,385 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,012 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,465 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 63,465 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 60,353 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 54,079 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 54,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,898 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,356 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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DF12 VDO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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