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AF12 JTZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,820 mi
Last recorded82,820 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,139 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT & REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 59,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 59,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,065 miles

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

Slight binding on o/s rear brake

Fail 6 Feb 2018 38,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,371 miles

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 27,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 22,161 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)

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 JTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

AF12 JTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 JTZ safe to buy?

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