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AO12 LZP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 137,770 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 137,742 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 131,961 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 131,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,274 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 126,274 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 120,895 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,087 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 101,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 83,872 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,900 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 65,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 46,761 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 46,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,536 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 LZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel 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 LZP, 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 LZP registered?

AO12 LZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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