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AO12 WLR

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,135 mi
Last recorded173,135 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 173,135 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 151,667 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 137,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 122,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,950 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,317 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,600 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges slight perishing to tread

offside rear tyre tread slightly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges slight perishing to tread

offside rear tyre tread slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,796 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 WLR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

AO12 WLR is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is AO12 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 WLR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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