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AO12 VUU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,464 mi
Last recorded90,464 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 90,464 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,929 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 79,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,659 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 73,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,407 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,179 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

n/s/r outer sidelight bulb inop

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,546 miles

All tyres cracking in treads

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,363 miles

all tyres have cracks in treads

Fail 3 Jul 2015 28,363 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres have cracks in treads

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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AO12 VUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

AO12 VUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AO12 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VUU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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