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AV62 OTJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,279 mi
Last recorded104,279 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 104,279 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 98,190 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,641 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,624 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 76,619 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 69,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,422 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slight perishing multiple cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,942 miles

Front exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2018 54,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,023 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,221 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

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 OTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTJ, 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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What year was AV62 OTJ registered?

AV62 OTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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