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AO12 OUU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 76,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,068 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 71,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 71,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 70,109 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 70,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Day time running lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Appears to be from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 64,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 58,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 58,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre perished and worn heavy on inner edge cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,498 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,113 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,305 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 OUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 AO12 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

AO12 OUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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