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AJ61 EPN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,822 mi
Last recorded112,822 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 112,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 108,495 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slight imbalance (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,191 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front drl not working

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,747 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 95,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 90,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,191 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,268 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,774 miles

rear wiper split

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 EPN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 EPN, 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 AJ61 EPN registered?

AJ61 EPN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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