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AF12 HVC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,172 mi
Last recorded134,172 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,310 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 118,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed along on tread, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,972 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 109,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,408 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on outer edges and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,408 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn play in strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on edge ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low on outer edges and 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,129 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 12 Nov 2019 88,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 82,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,227 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 5 Mar 2018 76,227 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,481 miles

nsf tyre on 3mm on center of tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 61,508 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,111 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 HVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

AF12 HVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AF12 HVC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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