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AB11 LSY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,424 mi
Last recorded150,424 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 LSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 150,424 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

underbody components corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2024 143,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 136,232 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 130,603 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 125,421 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 125,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,700 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 118,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 112,575 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,575 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 97,575 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,131 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,131 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 62,718 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 62,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,384 miles

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

engine covers + under trays fitted

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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AB11 LSY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB11 LSY, 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 AB11 LSY registered?

AB11 LSY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2012.

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