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AJ12 UDG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,542 mi
Last recorded106,542 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,542 miles

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 3 Feb 2025 102,861 miles

Exhaust deteriorated at front flexi section

Pass 1 Feb 2024 100,347 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,766 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,765 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 80,139 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 80,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 75,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,850 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,618 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2019 67,617 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,280 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,717 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,846 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 33,846 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,121 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 UDG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UDG, 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 UDG registered?

AJ12 UDG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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