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AB12 COT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,359 mi
Last recorded109,359 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 COT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,359 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 109,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit .55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 101,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,746 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 93,462 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 84,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit = 0.50 1/m. Average reading = 0.71 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,459 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 77,409 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .5 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,196 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,348 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 51,232 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 44,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,967 miles

Front brake pads worn close to replacement point

Fail 6 Oct 2015 28,967 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake pads worn close to replacement point

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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AB12 COT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AB12 COT, 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 AB12 COT registered?

AB12 COT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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