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
- RED
- Engine
- 1362 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 July 2026 (29 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,846 mi
AI verdict BUY 83/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 20,846 miles. While there are recurring advisories for tyres and brakes, these are typical wear items for a 14-year-old vehicle.
Mileage is consistent, averaging 7,064 miles/year, with a notable increase in usage from 2023 onwards, but no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- A 2020 service gap is noted, though the car's low mileage suggests minimal wear.
Working in its favour
- Excellent MOT pass rate with 8 of 9 tests passing, demonstrating good overall maintenance.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating a safe and reliable vehicle.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,064 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- The July 2025 MOT is a clean pass with no advisories, showing current roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 20,846 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 26,849 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 34,500 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 39,350 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO EXCESS AT 1.6MM
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 39,425 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 44,159 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 48,206 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 50,618 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))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 56,256 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 68,505 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 83,047 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 95,668 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
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About this page
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