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DO55 SAZ

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,856 mi
Last recorded181,856 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO55 SAZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 181,856 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2025 181,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2024 156,873 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 156,873 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2022 136,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 22 Nov 2022 136,965 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 123,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,497 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,663 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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DO55 SAZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DO55 SAZ, 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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DO55 SAZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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