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A1 FTJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,762 mi
Last recorded83,762 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,762 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,420 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,415 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,035 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 42,377 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 16,989 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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A1 FTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A1 FTJ, 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 A1 FTJ registered?

A1 FTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is A1 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FTJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A1 FTJ have outstanding finance?

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