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AF12 HVA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

279,223 mi
Last recorded279,223 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2024 279,223 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 269,800 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 253,800 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 251,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 238,500 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 236,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 231,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 201,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 178,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 135,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 HVA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF12 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

AF12 HVA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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