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AF12 UGY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,473 mi
Last recorded113,473 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,473 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 103,745 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 103,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 91,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 91,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,398 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 81,398 miles

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

Both front tyres are bald on the inside edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Aug 2021 73,166 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 73,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 61,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 53,716 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,269 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 36,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 36,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,542 miles

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

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 UGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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