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A4 DLS

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,849 mi
Last recorded61,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2025 61,849 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 59,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 54,679 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,207 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,204 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,251 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 31,782 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,144 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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A4 DLS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 51,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 DLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 DLS registered?

A4 DLS is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is A4 DLS safe to buy?

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