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997 JON

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration997 JON
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 114,763 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,131 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 106,653 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 106,641 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,614 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 98,614 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,517 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 87,597 miles

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 87,597 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,632 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 74,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,349 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 60,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 44,873 miles

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

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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997 JON is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 997 JON, 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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997 JON is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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