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A25 XLH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,218 mi
Last recorded71,218 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 XLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 71,218 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,625 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexy pipe corroded

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 10 Aug 2023 64,445 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 64,445 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at joint in pipe near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak near expansion tank ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,916 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,847 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 49,042 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 23,006 miles

Nail in tyre 0/s rear ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,212 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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A25 XLH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A25 XLH, 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 A25 XLH registered?

A25 XLH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is A25 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 XLH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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