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AO12 CUY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

194,187 mi
Last recorded194,187 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 194,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 182,515 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 180,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 153,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 148,620 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 148,555 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 136,140 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 111,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,071 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 93,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,700 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,125 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 42,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,805 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 CUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CUY, 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 CUY registered?

AO12 CUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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