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AF12 XBY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,047 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 89,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3000 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,013 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 36,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,938 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,833 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 XBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

AF12 XBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AF12 XBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 XBY 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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