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A9 KXX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,939 mi
Last recorded50,939 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KXX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 50,939 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 50,939 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 46,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,792 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,583 miles

General corrosion

Hand brake just met readings

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 38,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2020 36,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 33,283 miles

front discs and pads approx 50%worn

front tyres slighly cracked on tred

radiator brackets corroded

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2018 30,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 May 2017 27,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 19 May 2016 25,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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A9 KXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A9 KXX, 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 A9 KXX registered?

A9 KXX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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