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A26 WAJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 117,293 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,694 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 100,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 97,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 89,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 89,413 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 67,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 60,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,530 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 52,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,563 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 40,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 33,933 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 33,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 21,962 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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A26 WAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel 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 A26 WAJ, 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 A26 WAJ registered?

A26 WAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is A26 WAJ safe to buy?

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