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AN03 SAV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,428 mi
Last recorded127,428 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN03 SAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,428 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 115,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,132 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,351 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,048 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 May 2017 66,064 miles

Central Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 May 2016 51,982 miles

Engine underguards fitted

Headlamp level reset to zero

Service vehicle soon message on dash

Fail 13 May 2016 51,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine underguards fitted

Headlamp level reset to zero

Service vehicle soon message on dash

Pass 22 May 2015 38,455 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 38,455 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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AN03 SAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AN03 SAV, 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 AN03 SAV registered?

AN03 SAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AN03 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN03 SAV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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