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AV62 OTZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,089 mi
Last recorded120,089 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 120,089 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 120,079 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Fuel strip corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2025 115,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,388 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 109,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR both sides- FOUR BRAKE DISC (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE VIA SLEEVE TO REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,720 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges

front exhaust corroded

slight chip in centre screen

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,341 miles

chip in centre screen

Fail 19 Oct 2017 68,341 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

chip in centre screen

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,300 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 13 Oct 2016 58,300 miles

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit

n/s/f daytime running lamp off

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,174 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 OTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

AV62 OTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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