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AJ12 UHB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,155 mi
Last recorded137,155 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 137,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 130,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 130,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,973 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,636 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 102,636 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,928 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

O/s/r brake signs of over heated

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,407 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 66,066 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,191 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2018 55,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,223 miles

front exhaust flexi corroding

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2016 36,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,153 miles

both front tyres has cuts to the cords under 25mm

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 UHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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