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AO12 OUL

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,373 mi
Last recorded77,373 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 OUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 62,725 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 48,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,451 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 OUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

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

Is AO12 OUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 OUL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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