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A17 JHB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,592 mi
Last recorded85,592 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,592 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 82,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,035 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,632 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,750 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,766 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 27,776 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 19,770 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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A17 JHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A17 JHB, 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 A17 JHB registered?

A17 JHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is A17 JHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 JHB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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