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AD02 MAH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 MAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,903 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 88,903 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 75,554 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread wearing heavily on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rears. recommend renewal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs are worn/deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 67,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs are worn/deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,414 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 56,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 53,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 53,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 38,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,271 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

engine cover and under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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AD02 MAH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc 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 AD02 MAH, 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 AD02 MAH registered?

AD02 MAH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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