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AU62 XDY

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 71,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 69,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing sealing rubber missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 67,122 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2023 64,378 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 64,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,908 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,828 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 55,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded & Flexi Pipe Is Worn

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,146 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,109 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 XDY is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU62 XDY registered?

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

Is AU62 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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