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A23 UTB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 UTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 128,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 114,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,824 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 101,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 85,529 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 67,901 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 67,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 53,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 41,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,885 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 13,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in tread on n/s/r tyre

slight wear to inner edge on o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2017 8,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,653 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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A23 UTB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A23 UTB, 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 A23 UTB registered?

A23 UTB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is A23 UTB safe to buy?

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