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AV62 UUL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,923 mi
Last recorded130,923 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 UUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 130,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 123,481 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaugst pipe corroded

front shockobsorbers corroded

front track rod end and arms corroded both sides

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n\s wing mirror cover crcked

Fail 8 Aug 2025 123,481 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaugst pipe corroded

front shockobsorbers corroded

front track rod end and arms corroded both sides

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n\s wing mirror cover crcked

Pass 22 May 2024 123,202 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 123,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 121,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Dragging a bit (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 70,893 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,867 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,079 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,932 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 UUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel 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 UUL, 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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AV62 UUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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