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AO12 YGE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,191 mi
Last recorded107,191 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 107,191 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml illuminated and flashes while engine rpm is raised (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front directional indicator not fully secure

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing has a cut not greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front side skirt not fully secure

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

front grill not fully secure

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Dec 2024 107,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,404 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 101,404 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 95,881 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,488 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 86,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,565 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 61,888 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 61,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 24,837 miles

front tyres devoid of tread inner edges, low tread outer edges.

rear tyres tread cracked.

small cut to n/s/f flexi.

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 YGE 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 62.5%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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