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DV12 ZBE

2012 Vauxhall Astravan

White Diesel 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,399 mi
Last recorded161,399 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astravan105,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 161,399 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust to both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

o/s parking brake efforts slightly low

o/s/f inner wing cover partly loose

Fail 2 Feb 2026 161,306 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall has multiple cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust to shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f inner wing cover partly loose

Pass 3 Feb 2025 158,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 155,284 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Outer sill area corroded but not considered to be within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting mounting (recommend attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 155,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Outer sill area corroded but not considered to be within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting mounting (recommend attention soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 150,002 miles

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

Headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 150,002 miles

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

Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 145,629 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 145,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 137,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 133,849 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 133,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 112,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 72,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,968 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 50,203 miles

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

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

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 ZBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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