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AO62 HWT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 56,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Both rear pipes have some bubbling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 51,036 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe has slight bulging to protective coating at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn but ok presently (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF lower wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 44,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,819 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 21 Sep 2021 35,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2020 31,803 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,219 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 18,969 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 18,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 11,581 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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AO62 HWT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO62 HWT, 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 AO62 HWT registered?

AO62 HWT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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The MOT history for AO62 HWT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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