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AO12 WNJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,222 mi
Last recorded132,222 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 WNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 132,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 132,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster mechanism inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged ply damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 118,191 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 118,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 102,533 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 102,533 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 87,816 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak evident from around oil filter housing. recommend further inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear signs of moisture evident around fuel filter housing, but no leak evident. recommend further inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,533 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 72,529 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,616 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,470 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 51,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,720 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall(235/40/19) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,246 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,241 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,520 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 21,520 miles

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

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

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 WNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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