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2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,327 mi
Last recorded42,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 UP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 42,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 41,202 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 40,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,829 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 37,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,195 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 29,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2017 26,341 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 22,348 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 22,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 19,220 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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400 UP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 400 UP, 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 400 UP registered?

400 UP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is 400 UP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 UP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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