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AU62 VWR

2012 Chevrolet Aveo

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,672 mi
Last recorded102,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Chevrolet Aveo51,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 VWR
MakeChevrolet
ModelAveo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 102,672 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,140 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 90,138 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,196 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,010 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 66,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,997 miles

Front both fronts Macpherson struts, top mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both fronts Macpherson struts, top mounts have slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,108 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,675 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 34,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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 5 Aug 2019 28,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 26,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Aug 2018 26,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,512 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 23,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,007 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,590 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Aveo?

Based on 241,765 MOT tests across 16,397 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
4,693
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
16,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,014
Stop lamp not working 3,430
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,383
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,808
Registration plate lamp not working 2,373
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AU62 VWR is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Chevrolet Aveo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 51,380 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 Chevrolet Aveo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,014 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU62 VWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Aveo typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Chevrolet Aveo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU62 VWR is a 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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