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AJ12 YBB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,939 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 82,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 60,928 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 48,157 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Engine top cover loose and rattling.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around timing cover. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 38,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

code 82 on dashboard

coolant level below minimum

oil level very low (added 1 litre)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 28,295 miles

Nearside mirror casing insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2020 25,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 21,815 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 21,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 17,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 9,977 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 9,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 7,206 miles

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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 YBB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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