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AO12 VVE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,109 mi
Last recorded52,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 52,109 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 49,135 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 49,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 45,403 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,172 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,258 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 39,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,627 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 18,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 10,212 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 VVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

AO12 VVE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is AO12 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VVE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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