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AO12 VVM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,942 mi
Last recorded93,942 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 93,942 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm (rearward bushes Perishing / cracked , slight movement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears & Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank filler neck to tank Corroded / And Tank straps corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fuel tank filler neck assembly corroded to excess

Rear fuel tank straps corroded to excess

Pass 16 Jun 2022 67,980 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 56,846 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 51,403 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 44,833 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 44,833 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 36,635 miles

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 31 May 2017 36,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,099 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,918 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

AO12 VVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is AO12 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 VVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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