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A12 XMH

2016 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,044 mi
Last recorded90,044 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Astra48,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 XMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,044 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 90,043 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play found at nsf with loaded suspension. Suspect Inner rack end

Fail 29 Aug 2024 79,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play found at nsf with loaded suspension. Suspect Inner rack end

Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,240 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 68,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 56,448 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 45,438 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,573 miles

covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,194 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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A12 XMH is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 48,998 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 A12 XMH, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 XMH registered?

A12 XMH is a 2016 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A12 XMH safe to buy?

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