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AO12 CUJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 98,698 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,725 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 85,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 76,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,213 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s outer sill at center

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing inner edges and perishing/nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,217 miles

front tyres wearing slightly edges of tread

offside rear tyre inner edge of tread slightly uneven

rear tyres slightly perished/cracked edges of tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,541 miles

"code 82" and warning light displayed on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,541 miles

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

"code 82" and warning light displayed on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,330 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 CUJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol 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 AO12 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

AO12 CUJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is AO12 CUJ safe to buy?

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