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AJ62 GWY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,370 mi
Last recorded130,370 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 130,370 miles

Rear Brake Pads Appear Low

Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,575 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,607 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 103,607 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,771 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,074 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,892 miles

service soon light on

Fail 6 Dec 2017 84,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

service soon light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 74,681 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,101 miles

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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 GWY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red 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 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

AJ62 GWY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is AJ62 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 GWY 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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