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AB62 TGB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB62 TGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 109,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 104,319 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,981 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 96,951 miles

Central Front Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 69,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,774 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 56,774 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,184 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,429 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,991 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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AB62 TGB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AB62 TGB, 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 AB62 TGB registered?

AB62 TGB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2012.

Is AB62 TGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB62 TGB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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