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A8 CRW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,123 mi
Last recorded94,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 94,123 miles

Offside Rear Inner position light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 90,004 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 R17 94H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 R17 94H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 77,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Done (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Done (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,370 miles

rear seatbelts not checked as obstructed by dog mat

Fail 16 Sep 2021 70,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear seatbelts not checked as obstructed by dog mat

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,472 miles

Rear tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,879 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

tyre size-225/50/17

Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,908 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear screw in tyre

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,108 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,797 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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A8 CRW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A8 CRW, 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 A8 CRW registered?

A8 CRW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is A8 CRW safe to buy?

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