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AO12 WMG

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,794 mi
Last recorded94,794 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,794 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very low limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking up in tread inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 94,792 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very low limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking up in tread inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,182 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 79,174 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,680 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides starting to get low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,800 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 56,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,217 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deterioration as exhaust putty over

Pass 11 Aug 2018 41,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge and surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time.

Fail 11 Aug 2018 41,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge and surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyres surface cracking poor

Offside Front tyre valve slight perishing

Offside Rear tyres surface cracking poor small cuts on tread and has nail in advise replace

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,372 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 WMG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

AO12 WMG is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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