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AO12 VVC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,661 mi
Last recorded105,661 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 105,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,029 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both Rear. (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear very poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (225-50-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,122 miles

Offside Front Locking wheel nut damaged.

Fail 19 Jun 2024 89,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre (R)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (N/R)

Offside Front Locking wheel nut damaged.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,842 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 80,842 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front low and cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s rear in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front low and no visible tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front DRL not working

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,343 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge with a deep cut but no cords on show (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jun 2022 74,343 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front worn on edge with a deep cut but no cords on show (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,870 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s front has deep cut in tread block but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 68,870 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged n/s front has deep cut in tread block but no cords on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,175 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,379 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 VVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

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

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