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AJ12 UEL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,849 mi
Last recorded111,849 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 111,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter slight worn

Pass 16 Dec 2024 103,546 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 103,546 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,359 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 87,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,151 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 80,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,192 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 24 Dec 2019 63,796 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise almost worn through on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

deep cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

rear wiper blade split

strong advise offside rear inner wheel rim badly dented

strong advise offside rear plastic inner trim worn close to tyre wheel

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,623 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 35,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,087 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 UEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UEL, 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 UEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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