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A17 PHU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

80,938 mi
Last recorded80,938 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 80,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2025 80,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 80,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,080 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 76,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,088 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,865 miles

Both rear tyre walls damaged not showing ply or cords

Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,690 miles

both front tyres worn vey low on inner edge

front lower arm rear bush worn (near side /off side)

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 47,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,097 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,305 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 37,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,295 miles

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

O/s/r tyre perishing

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,506 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,395 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 35,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 33,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,963 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 32,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working driving light inop (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,414 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 30,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,056 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 PHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 A17 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

A17 PHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is A17 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PHU shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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