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AJ61 EPO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,996 mi
Last recorded132,996 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,565 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 112,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 101,821 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,353 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 84,809 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 73,981 miles

Engine undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,524 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 99v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,462 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,145 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Dec 2015 49,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,602 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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AJ61 EPO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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