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AO12 BYM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,494 mi
Last recorded103,494 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 BYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,494 miles

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

front exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2020 99,509 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,646 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 94,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,373 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,454 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2017 75,452 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,165 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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AO12 BYM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO12 BYM, 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 AO12 BYM registered?

AO12 BYM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 March 2012.

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