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AU12 UPP

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,763 mi
Last recorded127,763 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,763 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 127,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,984 miles

Central Front undertray loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,096 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inside edge badly - 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering intermittantly, -- in tailgate (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 also has kerb damage. 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

both rear springs coroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,512 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,852 miles

NO GAS PEAK DETECTED ON EMISSIONS

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AU12 UPP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU12 UPP, 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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AU12 UPP is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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