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AJ61 LEU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,005 mi
Last recorded175,005 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 175,005 miles

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 175,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 157,967 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 143,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 137,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 131,566 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 131,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working X 2 Possibly screen wash pump!!!!! (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,819 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 96,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,529 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 LEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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