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AF12 PWJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,762 mi
Last recorded114,762 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 114,762 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,667 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 99,156 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 85,924 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 85,924 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,032 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 10 Dec 2019 38,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 36,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and tread getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking keep watch advise early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight coolant leak

Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,430 miles

Front brake pads wearing low keep watch

Rear brake pads wearing low

service light on

Pass 16 Jun 2017 28,908 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting lower than the rest

Pass 4 May 2016 23,473 miles

SLIGHT WEEP OF WATER ON LOWER ENTRY OR RETURN ON PLASTIC THERMOSTAT HOUSEING

Pass 13 May 2015 20,460 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 19,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,321 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 PWJ registered?

AF12 PWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AF12 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 PWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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