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2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,423 mi
Last recorded55,423 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 55,423 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 47,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 31,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,560 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,579 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,332 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 XCH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

AU62 XCH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AU62 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XCH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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