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AV62 OXC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,357 mi
Last recorded73,357 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 OXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 73,357 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 68,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi- joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 65,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 55,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 57,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 44,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 44,931 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 38,928 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Feb 2019 38,928 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 30,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,330 miles

Front number plate and bumper damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2015 18,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate and bumper damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

AV62 OXC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is AV62 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 OXC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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