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DV12 TBU

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,407 mi
Last recorded161,407 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 TBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 161,407 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 161,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 157,343 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 157,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 151,946 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working No tell tale either (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1/4 worn centre 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 144,879 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Damaged edges repaired (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1/4 worn centre 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 136,544 miles

Front bumper repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 136,544 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,906 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 113,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked cover (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked cover (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,802 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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DV12 TBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV12 TBU, 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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DV12 TBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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