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AF12 HHY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,023 mi
Last recorded109,023 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,023 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 109,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 101,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,240 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 94,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 78,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 72,552 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,219 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,300 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Feb 2018 47,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak transmission ()

chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking on tread badly

Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking on tread badly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 27,316 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,235 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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AF12 HHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AF12 HHY, 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 AF12 HHY registered?

AF12 HHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AF12 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HHY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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