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AO12 WMJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 108,288 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,745 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 104,539 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 101,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 96,205 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting around oil cooler / lower Cat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 96,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords To cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords To cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rusty / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting around oil cooler / lower Cat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 91,540 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,744 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 80,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 70,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 70,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 57,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 31,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 18,892 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 WMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

AO12 WMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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