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AF12 HUJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,433 mi
Last recorded153,433 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 153,433 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 147,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 139,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,866 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 122,835 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,978 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,978 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on edges

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 73,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on edges

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,250 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,619 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 26,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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 HUJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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