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AJ62 GXL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,388 mi
Last recorded207,388 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 207,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 199,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 176,822 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 166,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 155,694 miles

Underside of vehicle very wet

Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,206 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,891 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 119,654 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,323 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GXL, 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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How do I check the history of AJ62 GXL?

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What year was AJ62 GXL registered?

AJ62 GXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is AJ62 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 GXL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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