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AV62 OWM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,642 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 88,642 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,728 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rubber mounts for flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 80,733 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,701 miles

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Oct 2020 79,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,017 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 63,249 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 63,249 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,726 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge worn close to wear bars & perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre bald inner edge worn close to wear bars & perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2016 38,408 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,682 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 OWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

AV62 OWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AV62 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 OWM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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