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AU12 USO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 USO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,142 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe deteriorated.///

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 89,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust pipe deteriorated.///

Oil leak, but not excessive engine./// (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 84,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 73,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,881 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 67,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,799 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,848 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 51,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,370 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 30,670 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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AU12 USO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol 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 AU12 USO, 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 AU12 USO registered?

AU12 USO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AU12 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 USO 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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