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AG62 HFO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,463 mi
Last recorded128,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG62 HFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,463 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Both Clippers makes rattle noise (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle presented-Seats folded down unable to test seat belts

Fail 24 Jul 2024 128,463 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Both Clippers makes rattle noise (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle presented-Seats folded down unable to test seat belts

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,379 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2023 119,379 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,970 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Wearing Low

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Feb 2023 114,970 miles

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

Front Both Front Tyres Wearing Low

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2022 106,551 miles

Rear seat folded

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2022 106,551 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seat folded

engine oil low

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,237 miles

Rear seats folded at the test

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2021 95,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear seats folded at the test

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,116 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 87,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2019 79,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 66,350 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,315 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2016 41,766 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wiper split

unable to open fuel filler flap, will not unlock

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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AG62 HFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AG62 HFO, 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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AG62 HFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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