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AV62 PDY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,290 mi
Last recorded65,290 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 PDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,036 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 57,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 48,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 48,327 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 44,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 39,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 39,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 32,736 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished in tread ()

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 9 May 2017 25,240 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 19 May 2016 18,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 16,986 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 PDY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 PDY, 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 PDY registered?

AV62 PDY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AV62 PDY safe to buy?

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