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AJ62 TCV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,840 mi
Last recorded47,840 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 TCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 47,840 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 45,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 41,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,388 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 40,388 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexipipe (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 31,997 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,604 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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 TCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

AJ62 TCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is AJ62 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 TCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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