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L12 MDJ

1996 Vauxhall Astravan

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,240 mi
Last recorded55,240 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Astravan127,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 MDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 55,240 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,821 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,462 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 50,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 49,612 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 49,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 47,592 miles

coolant leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 47,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,450 miles

both rear tyres cracking

slight blow on middle section exhaust

Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,164 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,999 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,639 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake discs pitted on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 34,710 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,960 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak behind timing cover

Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,163 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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L12 MDJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Astravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 127,990 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 L12 MDJ, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Astravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 MDJ registered?

L12 MDJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Astravan, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L12 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 MDJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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