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AA61 RRR

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,584 mi
Last recorded135,584 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA61 RRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,584 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,430 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 125,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding possible brake caliper or cable (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

free play handbrake free play hand brake

Pass 13 Oct 2023 115,969 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 115,959 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 89,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,600 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 81,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 63,366 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 57,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel Trims Fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,134 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,990 miles

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

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

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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AA61 RRR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AA61 RRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AA61 RRR?

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What year was AA61 RRR registered?

AA61 RRR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is AA61 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA61 RRR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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