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AJ51 PEJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,650 mi
Last recorded116,650 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 PEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,650 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 105,266 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 105,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

signs of perishing on rear tyres nearside rear low on pressure

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,046 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 37,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

Pass 15 Jun 2015 37,498 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear through

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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AJ51 PEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ51 PEJ, 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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AJ51 PEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AJ51 PEJ safe to buy?

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