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254 JBJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration254 JBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 40,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 37,893 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 34,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 30,779 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 30,709 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 27,565 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 23,871 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,456 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 16,972 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 16,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,312 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 14,253 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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254 JBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 67,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 254 JBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 254 JBJ registered?

254 JBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is 254 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 254 JBJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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