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AO61 USJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,673 mi
Last recorded95,673 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 USJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 95,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,267 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,210 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 76,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 71,986 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 71,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 70,302 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 65,513 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 55,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre low inflation.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 45,939 miles

coil spring worn Both rears on the lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2017 45,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch line caused by prolonged use of a defective wiper blade (8.3.1a)

coil spring worn Both rears on the lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 35,719 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 35,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 24,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 24,811 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AO61 USJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO61 USJ, 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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AO61 USJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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