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AO61 PGU

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,888 mi
Last recorded107,888 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze55,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 PGU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCruze
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 107,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 100,444 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,844 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,844 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 83,664 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate slightly deteriated

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 70,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear body has light accident damage

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possibly rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 57,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres badly worn on edges of tread

brake fluid level slightly low

rear wiper blade torn

slight cracking between treads of both front tyres

slight cracking between treads of offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,757 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 29 Nov 2016 46,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 36,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front inner brake pads low

offside rear tyre tread cracked/split

Fail 30 Nov 2015 36,474 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front inner brake pads low

offside rear tyre tread cracked/split

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,876 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking on tread

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Cruze?

Based on 106,688 MOT tests across 8,466 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,221
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
8,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 2,162
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,391
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,181
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
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AO61 PGU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Cruze models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Cruze fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO61 PGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Cruze typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Cruze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO61 PGU is a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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