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AO12 HLP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,289 mi
Last recorded95,289 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 HLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,289 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 95,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhasut flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2024 89,406 miles

front brake imbalance 30%

front tyres bald on inner edges

malfunction lamp on, car with spanner

park brake low effort 16%

Fail 6 Nov 2024 89,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake imbalance 30%

front tyres bald on inner edges

malfunction lamp on, car with spanner

park brake low effort 16%

Pass 6 Nov 2023 82,882 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2023 82,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to react (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,376 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but still making a good seal

Fail 8 Nov 2022 69,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated but still making a good seal

Offside Rear tyre slightly uneven in tread area and perished

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,367 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,024 miles

blow on exhaust

rear brake pads thin

Fail 24 Apr 2019 47,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

blow on exhaust

rear brake pads thin

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm min thickness 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,319 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,800 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 HLP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HLP, 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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AO12 HLP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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