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DU12 FHR

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

Silver Diesel 1696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,810 mi
Last recorded163,810 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,696cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 163,810 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 162,427 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 162,402 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 156,200 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 146,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 118,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,723 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,574 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,953 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,085 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre damage

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DU12 FHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in Silver with a 1,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DU12 FHR, 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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DU12 FHR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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