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97 AVT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,942 mi
Last recorded77,942 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 AVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 77,942 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear reg plates. (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 72,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 72,697 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,015 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LAGGING.. REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 66,015 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE LAGGING.. REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON BOTH EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING.. (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,873 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE FRONT LAGGING... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 60,866 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. NEARSIDE FRONT LAGGING... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,912 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,053 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 48,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE..... CRACKED AND PERISHED. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 39,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 29,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,073 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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97 AVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97 AVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 97 AVT registered?

97 AVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is 97 AVT safe to buy?

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