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AF03 MDF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,323 mi
Last recorded39,323 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,323 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 39,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 38,061 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 36,677 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 35,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,940 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 33,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 32,187 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 28,879 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

both rear tyres has cracking through tread

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,742 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,615 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,172 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 21,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AF03 MDF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF03 MDF, 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

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What year was AF03 MDF registered?

AF03 MDF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AF03 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 MDF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 MDF have outstanding finance?

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