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AO61 USZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,832 mi
Last recorded141,832 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 USZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,832 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 141,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 132,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,994 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,567 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,168 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi area (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,279 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,279 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cutting out inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre cutting out inner edge

Offside Front Tyre cutting out inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cutting out inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,777 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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AO61 USZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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