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AO12 BUU

2012 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2012 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 68,743 miles on the clock, averaging 4,786 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.

MOT & Mileage History for AO12 BUU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
68,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2015
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,786

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO12 BUU 18k30k43k56k69k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,743 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage67,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage64,842 miles
Since last MOT+402 miles
PASS
Mileage64,440 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage59,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage55,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage47,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage39,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,535 miles
PASS
Mileage30,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,572 miles
PASS
Mileage26,156 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage26,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage17,559 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Electric power steering (EPS) failure

Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).

Parking brake (handbrake) failure

Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).

Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)

Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).

Rear wheel bearing wear

Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About AO12 BUU

What car is AO12 BUU?

AO12 BUU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Norwich in 2012.

What is the mileage of AO12 BUU?

The last recorded mileage for AO12 BUU was 68,743 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO12 BUU passed its MOT?

AO12 BUU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2025.

Is AO12 BUU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO12 BUU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AO12 BUU?

AO12 BUU is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.