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5 AOU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,528 mi
Last recorded157,528 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 AOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 157,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 154,890 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 151,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords With puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 136,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords With puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 126,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,287 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 125,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres insde edges worn and out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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5 AOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 5 AOU, 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 5 AOU registered?

5 AOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is 5 AOU safe to buy?

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