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AF12 JUW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,307 mi
Last recorded97,307 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 97,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,374 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 90,374 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 81,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,488 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,497 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 79,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,804 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 77,803 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,922 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 16 Jun 2020 70,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front 'flexi' section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front tyres wearing edges

fuel cap sealing device deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,835 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,129 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 57,932 miles

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

both front tyres cracked & perished on outer tread

Pass 27 Feb 2017 50,981 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi-joint corroded (deteriorated)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 50,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

exhaust front flexi-joint corroded (deteriorated)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,633 miles

Child seat fitted.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,996 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 JUW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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