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AV62 UTE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,830 mi
Last recorded39,830 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,830 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,309 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,550 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 31,819 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 29,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 14,805 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 13,490 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 10,042 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 10,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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 UTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

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

Is AV62 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 UTE 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.

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