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AV62 OTF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 104,567 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SCORED WORN STRIP BACK BRAKE SERVICE SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBER BRAKE PIPES CABLES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL OK

Fail 11 Feb 2022 104,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SCORED WORN STRIP BACK BRAKE SERVICE SOON (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SPRINGS SUP RUBBER BRAKE PIPES CABLES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW WHILE STILL OK

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 93,998 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 83,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,939 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,747 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,340 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OTF, 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 OTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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