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AU12 XLT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,177 mi
Last recorded83,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 83,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,572 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 70,571 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,622 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,325 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 54,295 miles

both rear tyres cracking around edge of tread

Fail 19 Jun 2021 54,286 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking around edge of tread

Pass 30 Jun 2020 46,238 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,076 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,159 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 35,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 27,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 20,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,095 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 XLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 XLT registered?

AU12 XLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is AU12 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XLT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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