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AO12 WKP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 106,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure coil spring has lost tension, weak, (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 101,669 miles

Offside Front daytime running light fitted new bulb

Pass 2 Dec 2022 96,246 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,468 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 74,800 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 74,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 61,684 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 61,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 40,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 28,088 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 16,427 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 16,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WKP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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