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AV62 JVW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,183 mi
Last recorded90,183 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 JVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 90,183 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 90,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,546 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 82,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,612 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers smear

Fail 1 Nov 2021 61,997 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wipers smear

Pass 2 Nov 2020 58,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 54,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,982 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,500 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 22 Oct 2016 25,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,697 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,846 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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AV62 JVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV62 JVW, 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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AV62 JVW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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