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AO12 DCV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,707 mi
Last recorded61,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 DCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 61,707 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 54,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 47,955 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,110 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 42,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,961 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,757 miles

Rear Tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,145 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,061 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,751 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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AO12 DCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO12 DCV, 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 AO12 DCV registered?

AO12 DCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AO12 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 DCV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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