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AJ62 FPA

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 76,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,313 miles

Both front seat tilt handles broken

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but secure

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil at bottom of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Behind wheel (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brace bar bolt insecure and rattling ,needs securing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,920 miles

Front 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 Front lower engine brace has loose bolt

Fail 31 Jul 2024 71,916 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front 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 Front lower engine brace has loose bolt

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,588 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 69,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 1.6mm to 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has noise (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s engne area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch master bolts insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2022 64,323 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking o/s front flitch area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 1.6mm to 1.8mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively has noise (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s engne area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch master bolts insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,251 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 43,016 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 43,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 36,925 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 31,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,517 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 13,679 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 FPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AJ62 FPA, 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 FPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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