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BU12 YGW

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,687 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2024 115,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 105,918 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 98,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 90,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 80,071 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,371 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 37,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on edges. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Ampera?

Based on 14,866 MOT tests across 1,293 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
1,293
On UK Roads
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BU12 YGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Ampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 73,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Vauxhall Ampera typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Ampera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU12 YGW is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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