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AV62 OUF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,277 mi
Last recorded102,277 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 102,277 miles

The offside front fog light is missing

The offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

The rear brake pads are worn very close to minimum thickness

Fail 9 Jan 2026 102,277 miles

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

The offside front fog light is missing

The offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

The rear brake pads are worn very close to minimum thickness

Fail 16 Dec 2025 102,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (Clutch pedal rubber also worn smooth) (1.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Child seat present within the rear passengers seats insecure

Offside Front Lower fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,841 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 86,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,591 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,084 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 21 Nov 2020 72,580 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,905 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,848 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 70,848 miles

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

Front wipers worn

Pass 18 Nov 2017 70,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obstructing view

handbrake has long travel

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,581 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both front sills have damage

covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2016 70,581 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both front sills have damage

covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,187 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OUF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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