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AJ62 GVX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,865 mi
Last recorded69,865 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,865 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes covered with grease / oil (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,454 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 45,274 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,355 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 32,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GVX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

AJ62 GVX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is AJ62 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 GVX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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