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AU62 UMS

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,394 mi
Last recorded90,394 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 90,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,881 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 86,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 74,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 74,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 62,471 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 62,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 51,645 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 51,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,763 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 May 2019 43,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,436 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 37,916 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 37,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s-f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2015 30,157 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s-f tyre bald inner edge (2) oil level at minimum

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 UMS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Brown with a 1,598cc 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 AU62 UMS, 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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AU62 UMS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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