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AU12 XLK

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,084 mi
Last recorded117,084 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 117,084 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 235 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,925 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 101,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Fail 27 Dec 2023 101,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,365 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 78,109 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,230 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 66,799 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 66,799 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 26,789 miles

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

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

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