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AO12 WML

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,056 mi
Last recorded105,056 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WML
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 99,412 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2024 99,412 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,396 miles

Front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 3 Mar 2022 85,993 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 85,993 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Oct 2020 76,986 miles

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2020 76,986 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2019 66,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 51,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 47,234 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,562 miles

Both front tyres worn 3mm on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S front day time running light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WML is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WML, 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 WML is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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