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AV12 BNU

2012 Vauxhall Meriva

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,142 mi
Last recorded96,142 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Meriva51,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,973 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 86,973 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 81,702 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 81,702 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,111 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,003 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,002 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 57,500 miles

Nearside Front wiper deteriorating - smearing screen

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

rear tyres cracking up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 10,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 9,640 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Meriva?

Based on 2,820,552 MOT tests across 186,055 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,593
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
186,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,414
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,354
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45,385
coil spring broken 39,596
Stop lamp not working 39,031
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AV12 BNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Meriva models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 51,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Meriva fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Meriva typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Meriva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV12 BNU registered?

AV12 BNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Meriva, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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