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AA07 LEW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,429 mi
Last recorded98,429 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA07 LEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 98,429 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has slight movement, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 82,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,656 miles

Rear handbrake long travel

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,414 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large mounting bush splitting worn slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake travel long travel

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,894 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 58,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,162 miles

advise coolant level low

Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,162 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise coolant level low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,621 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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AA07 LEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AA07 LEW, 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 AA07 LEW registered?

AA07 LEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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