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AF12 PVP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,127 mi
Last recorded160,127 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 160,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 147,086 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 147,086 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 133,420 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 133,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,035 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 121,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 106,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,199 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,574 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 96,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 78,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front day time running lamp bulb inop

Oil leak front main oil seal ()

both rear tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

removed mobile phone holder from windscreen as in drivers view of the road

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,165 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 57,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 PVP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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