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AF12 HVT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,229 mi
Last recorded82,229 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 82,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,555 miles

Coolant leak Leaking onto ABS pump ()

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,004 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,449 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,199 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,728 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,150 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 52,149 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,600 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,040 miles

Offside Rear brake showing signs of binding and heat

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HVT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

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

Is AF12 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 HVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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