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AO62 HWU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,158 mi
Last recorded79,158 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,158 miles

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes are worn cracking with some play and axle is corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,296 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,967 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 69,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn

Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,015 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,921 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 41,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 13,359 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 8,321 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 7,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 5,791 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 5,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

AO62 HWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AO62 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 HWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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