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AU61 ZHW

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,381 mi
Last recorded84,381 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ZHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,381 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 84,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,350 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 79,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,956 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,818 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,818 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,226 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,301 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 42,301 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 19,386 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 19,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 15,218 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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AU61 ZHW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

AU61 ZHW is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is AU61 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 ZHW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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