2012 Vauxhall Astra Van · 1,086 MOT tests
2012 Vauxhall Astra Van reliability
2012 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 36% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Astra Van years (1,086 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- 36%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Astra Vans: 45%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 135,832
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,086
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.8% of tests fail here (44% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Suspension13.1%
- Tyres8.8%
- Brakes7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.68%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.04%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.85%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.8%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.47%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.18%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Astra Van year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Van reliable?
2012 Vauxhall Astra Vans fail 36% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Astra Van years (1,086 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.05% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Vauxhall Astra Van shows 135,832 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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