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AU62 UNB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

246,355 mi
Last recorded246,355 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 UNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 246,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 231,858 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 214,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks to have been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside 2mm Nearside 7-8mm (ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE/ RELACEMENT) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 199,243 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 199,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 185,343 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 182,278 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear seat folded so belts not checked

several small chips in windscreen ok at test

Pass 16 Sep 2019 171,042 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,452 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,442 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2016 97,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads getting low

Rear position lamp(s) not working ns and os (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 68,703 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 UNB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU62 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

AU62 UNB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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