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VX12 AVB

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,198 mi
Last recorded119,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 119,198 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 119,198 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2025 112,340 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 106,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 87,626 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 84,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 68,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 47,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 37,209 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 37,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VX12 AVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VX12 AVB registered?

VX12 AVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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