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AJ12 LTA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 83,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Service message on dash

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,992 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 75,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50-17 W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

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 8 Feb 2024 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 68,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,742 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 58,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 45,034 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 45,034 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside wiper blades judder (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,086 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 38,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,407 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,967 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,476 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but is making a seal

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,049 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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AJ12 LTA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ12 LTA, 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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AJ12 LTA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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