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AJ62 MFN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,688 mi
Last recorded162,688 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 162,688 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 162,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 150,806 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 150,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 Cut on outer sidewall showing cords marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,597 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 141,572 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,661 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 121,060 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 111,389 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 103,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 93,664 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,958 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 MFN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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