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AJ61 EPA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,460 mi
Last recorded69,460 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 69,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2025 66,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 57,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2023 51,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,258 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,296 miles

all four tyres heavily perished

Pass 11 Oct 2019 33,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,333 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 28,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,149 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,096 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 9,904 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 6,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet damaged.

n/s/r bumper damaged.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 6,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet damaged.

n/s/r bumper damaged.

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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AJ61 EPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ61 EPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ61 EPA registered?

AJ61 EPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is AJ61 EPA safe to buy?

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