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AJ12 NPP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,733 mi
Last recorded143,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 143,733 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Jun 2025 133,836 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel rim damaged on inside edge

oil leak engine

Fail 10 Jun 2025 133,836 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

nearside rear wheel rim damaged on inside edge

oil leak engine

Pass 26 Jun 2024 125,227 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 125,227 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,826 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak engine

Fail 29 Jun 2023 114,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak engine

Pass 29 Jun 2022 104,857 miles

centre exhaust corroded

spanner light on dash

Fail 29 Jun 2022 104,857 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

spanner light on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2021 93,848 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,782 miles

slight blow front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,711 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm tread and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

minor stone chips

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm tread and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light out

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

minor stone chips

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,716 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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AJ12 NPP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NPP, 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 NPP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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