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NG12 AVJ

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,600 mi
Last recorded116,600 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG12 AVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 116,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 116,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 108,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 97,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Fail 23 Jan 2024 97,832 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 4 Jul 2022 87,898 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,898 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,566 miles

edge bald inner, o/s/r, tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,927 miles

Emission test could not be performed (Hybrid)

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NG12 AVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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NG12 AVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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