BU12 AUL

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
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 April 2026
Last recorded mileage
20,511 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 38/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 20,511 miles. While mileage is consistent, the recurring nature of issues like brakes and exhaust points to a pattern of reactive maintenance.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,051 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 14-month period of only 471 miles between April 2019 and April 2020.

Things to check

  • Dangerous Offside Front Upper Suspension component fractured shock mount (Apr 2023) — a major safety concern.
  • Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements (Apr 2025) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring Brake pad wear advisories (Apr 2021, Apr 2022, Apr 2023) — consistent wear pattern.
  • Recurring Tyre wear advisories (Apr 2025, Apr 2025) — consistent wear pattern.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,051 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its era.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 20,511 mi PASSMar 2016: 27,643 mi PASSDec 2016: 32,949 mi PASSNov 2017: 37,643 mi PASSNov 2018: 44,220 mi PASSNov 2019: 51,167 mi FAILNov 2019: 51,167 mi PASSApr 2020: 51,638 mi PASSApr 2021: 58,321 mi FAILApr 2021: 58,323 mi PASSApr 2022: 69,192 mi FAILApr 2022: 69,199 mi PASSApr 2023: 77,904 mi FAILApr 2023: 77,904 mi PASSApr 2024: 89,023 mi FAILApr 2024: 89,023 mi PASSApr 2025: 93,674 mi FAILApr 2025: 93,674 mi PASS94k57k21kApr 2015Apr 2025

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 20,511 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 27,643 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 32,949 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 37,643 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 44,220 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 51,167 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nov 2019 PASS 51,167 mi None recorded
Apr 2020 PASS 51,638 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 FAIL 58,321 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Upper Suspension component fractured shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2021 PASS 58,323 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2022 FAIL 69,192 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 215/65/16 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Apr 2022 PASS 69,199 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 FAIL 77,904 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bearing / mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 77,904 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Apr 2024 FAIL 89,023 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Apr 2024 PASS 89,023 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 FAIL 93,674 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s (7.1.2 (b))
Apr 2025 PASS 93,674 mi
MINOR Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s (7.1.2 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU12 AUL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.