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AU61 DGX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,534 mi
Last recorded87,534 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 DGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 87,534 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 80,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,612 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,873 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 70,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 65,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,442 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre cracking on tyre tread

Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,334 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,088 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

too clean to emissions test

Fail 16 Jan 2015 48,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

too clean to emissions test

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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AU61 DGX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU61 DGX, 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 AU61 DGX registered?

AU61 DGX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is AU61 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 DGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU61 DGX have outstanding finance?

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