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LC12 GDU

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Silver Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 GDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 113,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 113,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,120 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,496 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,391 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 45,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,690 miles

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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LC12 GDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Silver with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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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What year was LC12 GDU registered?

LC12 GDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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