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AJ62 DVO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 DVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 122,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Lipped Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Filler Metal Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling Under Plastic Coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bubbling Under Plastic Coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,220 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 102,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 60,502 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,482 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users at fuel filter under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 50,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 41,487 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,906 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,660 miles

uneven tyre wear front axle.

anti-slip provision partially worn at edge.

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

body damage n/s

dent n/s/f wing.

paint damage n/s/r wheel

removed screen obstructions prior to test.

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 DVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ62 DVO, 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 AJ62 DVO registered?

AJ62 DVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is AJ62 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 DVO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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