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AV62 UTF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,462 mi
Last recorded184,462 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 UTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 184,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 156,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 151,798 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 151,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,099 miles

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp cluster lens

Fail 23 Nov 2018 127,099 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp cluster lens

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 118,020 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 118,020 miles

Front registration plate dirty an rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 95,365 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 95,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,567 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 UTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

AV62 UTF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AV62 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 UTF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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