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AJ62 KFE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,749 mi
Last recorded127,749 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 KFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 127,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 119,221 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 109,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 103,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 92,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 85,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,075 miles

front tyre have slight wear on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2018 59,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyre have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 30,737 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front inner discs worn

h/brake on 18% close to min efficiency

Pass 11 May 2015 16,901 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 KFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

AJ62 KFE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is AJ62 KFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 KFE 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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