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AJ61 LDX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,222 mi
Last recorded155,222 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 155,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 151,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lowering springs fitted to rear of vehicle /become loose from mounting points when vehicle lifted

Fail 26 Oct 2024 151,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

lowering springs fitted to rear of vehicle /become loose from mounting points when vehicle lifted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 149,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads worn down to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 145,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,940 miles

n/s rear and o/s front wheels buckled

Fail 8 Jan 2019 127,940 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear and o/s front wheels buckled

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 85,478 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,923 miles

Front coolant leak

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 71,923 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front coolant leak

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LDX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LDX, 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 LDX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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