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AU62 ULM

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,500 mi
Last recorded61,500 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 ULM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,500 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 57,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,536 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 53,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,316 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,777 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 41,777 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 28,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,257 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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AU62 ULM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU62 ULM, 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 AU62 ULM registered?

AU62 ULM is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AU62 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 ULM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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