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AO12 HKJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,060 mi
Last recorded118,060 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 118,060 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 117,893 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 106,937 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 106,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 99,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Pass 19 Jun 2021 92,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 85,419 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 71,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 41,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,885 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Apr 2015 32,885 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

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 HKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 HKJ registered?

AO12 HKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is AO12 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 HKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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