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AO62 FNV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,443 mi
Last recorded165,443 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 165,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 165,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 138,981 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,333 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes play

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 109,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,375 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 74,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 49,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,521 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 33,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,196 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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AO62 FNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO62 FNV, 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 AO62 FNV registered?

AO62 FNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2012.

Is AO62 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 FNV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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