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AJ12 YMA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,012 mi
Last recorded98,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 98,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 98,012 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 88,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 82,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 70,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,864 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,078 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 53,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear to inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear to inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,534 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 YMA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc 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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

AJ12 YMA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is AJ12 YMA safe to buy?

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