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AO62 HXW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,859 mi
Last recorded38,859 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 38,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 36,106 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 - 2.4mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 - 2.5mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 33,395 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 33,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 13,675 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 13,675 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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 6,420 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 5,655 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 HXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

AO62 HXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is AO62 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 HXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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