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AV62 UTB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,828 mi
Last recorded73,828 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 UTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and perished and cracked in tread pattern 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern 215/50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,746 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,499 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorating but not leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,499 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi deteriorating but not leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2019 40,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 33,123 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 26,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,077 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 13,060 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 UTB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

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

Is AV62 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 UTB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV62 UTB have outstanding finance?

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