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AO12 VFG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,521 mi
Last recorded115,521 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 115,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 115,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,378 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 106,374 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 91,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

boot damaged rear light cracked

crack in front screen

exhaust rear box has slight blow

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,427 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 82,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,355 miles

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

front flexi part of exhaust deteriated and slightly leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2021 72,355 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front flexi part of exhaust deteriated and slightly leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 63,769 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,984 miles

screen damaged nearside

Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,277 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,609 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,240 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 VFG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc 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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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