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AJ12 YNG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,197 mi
Last recorded123,197 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 123,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,324 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,869 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 120,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,437 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 119,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 117,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,642 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 89,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

rear tyres on 4mm

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 YNG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

AJ12 YNG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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