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AO61 UTX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,112 mi
Last recorded81,112 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 81,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,786 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 67,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 56,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 52,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,107 miles

car has engine misfire service reminder message on

Pass 8 Aug 2019 49,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,593 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 44,701 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,157 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 41,157 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 36,012 miles

top center stop light n/w

Fail 29 Dec 2014 36,012 miles

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

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

o/s/f day running light n/w

top center stop light n/w

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 UTX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTX, 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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What year was AO61 UTX registered?

AO61 UTX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is AO61 UTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 UTX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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