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AO12 FHP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,058 mi
Last recorded122,058 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 122,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 115,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 106,400 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,287 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 96,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 91,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 91,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,459 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 71,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished / cracking between treads

Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished / cracking between treads

Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,500 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

rear brake pads starting get low

Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 XL (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

rear brake pads starting get low

Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,756 miles

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2015 26,566 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Zone B of windscreen has a small forward facing camera mounted centrally. Not deemed to be substantially obscuring vision.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 26,566 miles

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

Both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

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

Zone B of windscreen has a small forward facing camera mounted centrally. Not deemed to be substantially obscuring vision.

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 FHP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

AO12 FHP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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