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AJ12 NPU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,743 mi
Last recorded116,743 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,743 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 109,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 109,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 101,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 98,628 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 90,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 84,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,564 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,626 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,107 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear around inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,008 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 NPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 AJ12 NPU, 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 AJ12 NPU registered?

AJ12 NPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AJ12 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 NPU 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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