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AU62 XEC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,970 mi
Last recorded57,970 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 57,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone.rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 54,040 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2022 49,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,585 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,754 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Aug 2015 38,474 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

AU62 XEC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AU62 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XEC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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