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AO12 VUV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,503 mi
Last recorded129,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 129,503 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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 124,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,851 miles

Central Front Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 110,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,355 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 103,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,370 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 83,893 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,181 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2015 37,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VUV 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

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