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AF12 PJV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 131,899 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 118,194 miles

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 28 Nov 2022 110,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 103,469 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,262 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 88,729 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 80,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 19 Dec 2018 79,785 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 15 Dec 2017 69,452 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 27 Dec 2016 62,299 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,073 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,019 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,167 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 PJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

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

Is AF12 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 PJV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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