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AV62 OUC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

197,113 mi
Last recorded197,113 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 197,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 182,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 172,466 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 158,240 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake effort low nearside rear, lever sticking on, just pass 17%

Pass 15 Jul 2020 147,555 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 147,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,351 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 111,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 86,873 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,873 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 29,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 OUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

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

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