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AJ62 FOC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,536 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 78,536 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 72,334 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,118 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,669 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 58,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 55,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 46,858 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 35,408 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 26,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,190 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 FOC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ62 FOC, 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 FOC registered?

AJ62 FOC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is AJ62 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 FOC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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