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AF12 TLV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 74,243 miles

oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,328 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 69,185 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs / slight oil leak / n/s/r tyre perishing / rear pads half worn / slight exhaust leak on front flexi

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,803 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted / slight oil leak / slight lip on front discs / front tyres 3mm x perishing / slight corrosion on rear springs /

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,401 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,831 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,846 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,703 miles

Nail in nearside front 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 TLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV registered?

AF12 TLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 TLV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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