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AJ12 YBC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,022 mi
Last recorded102,022 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 93,644 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,871 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,868 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 66,836 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2020 64,586 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 64,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,355 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,533 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 YBC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

AJ12 YBC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AJ12 YBC safe to buy?

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