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AJ62 CEN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,445 mi
Last recorded70,445 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 CEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 70,445 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 64,755 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 52,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 52,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 47,731 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,105 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,105 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,941 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system getting thin

Pass 25 Feb 2019 32,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 32,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 19,810 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal slightly perished and split

Pass 28 Nov 2015 13,925 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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AJ62 CEN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ62 CEN, 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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AJ62 CEN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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