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AV62 OSD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 130,489 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 130,456 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,282 miles

Nearside Front corroded

front subframe corroded,and rear corroded

oil leaking from engine not seriosly

Fail 7 Mar 2024 125,282 miles

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

Nearside Front corroded

front subframe corroded,and rear corroded

oil leaking from engine not seriosly

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 118,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,369 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 102,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 91,193 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,159 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 43,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OSD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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