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AO12 WME

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 88,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,387 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,736 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 76,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 70,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,285 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,510 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 55,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 55,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,938 miles

e.m.l on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,123 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2x front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,997 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 WME is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WME, 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 WME registered?

AO12 WME is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AO12 WME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 WME shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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