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AU62 XAX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,925 mi
Last recorded42,925 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 42,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 34,113 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 24,984 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 24,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 20,925 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 20,925 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 19,338 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged/perished/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside outer sill/wing/wheel arch panels damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 18,562 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 18,562 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2018 16,074 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 16,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 14,936 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 14,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,846 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,992 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 XAX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

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

Is AU62 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XAX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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