2012 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 August 2026 (68 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 15,803 mi
AI verdict AVOID 37/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Vauxhall has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 15,803 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the severe underuse combined with recurring tyre and lighting issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows only 15,803 miles over 14 years, a significant anomaly from the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, suggesting potential odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 79% o/s lagging (1.2.1 (
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 15,803 miles over 14 years (typical: 87,786 miles, n=127 Vauxhall 2012s).
- First MOT test on 2015-10-15 at 15,803 miles is highly irregular for a 2012 vehicle.
- Recurring tyre advisories (22 items) and lighting failures across
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures, suggesting current issues are being addressed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | FAIL | 15,803 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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| Oct 2015 | PASS | 15,803 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 19,141 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 31,947 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 31,947 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 37,010 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 40,155 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 40,155 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 42,280 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Jul 2021 | PASS | 42,280 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 43,818 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 45,142 mi |
PRS Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
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| Aug 2023 | PASS | 45,142 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 47,968 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 51,922 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY coolant leak ADVISORY coolant leak ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 79% o/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 51,923 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY coolant leak ADVISORY coolant leak ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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