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AU62 WZZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,631 mi
Last recorded108,631 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 WZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 108,631 miles

Offside radiator support bracket broken but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 101,901 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Radiator support bracket broken

Offside Rear Brake pads & disc showing signs of excessive heat

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low - 19%

Service brake efficiency low - 56%

Fail 19 Jul 2025 101,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake lever on caliper not returning (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine coolant level low

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

Offside Front Lower Radiator support bracket broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low - 19%

Service brake efficiency low - 54%

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,824 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,814 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,683 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,683 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 59,232 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 53,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,160 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,889 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 WZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZZ, 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 WZZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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