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AV62 ORS

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,696 mi
Last recorded144,696 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 ORS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 144,696 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler neck area damp not leaking or no holes at time of test

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

Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Sep 2024 144,692 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel filler neck area damp not leaking or no holes at time of test

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,116 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 135,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,286 miles

osf sill has some corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2022 116,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

osf sill has some corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2021 103,693 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and has slight leak near clamp centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 103,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and has slight leak near clamp centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off in side edge 0mm 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off in side edge 0mm 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,361 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))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 60,390 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,464 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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AV62 ORS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV62 ORS, 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 ORS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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