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AV62 USJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,627 mi
Last recorded128,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 USJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 128,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 120,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Wearing out of shape 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 102,672 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 85,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,608 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,867 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,735 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 32,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV62 USJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV62 USJ, 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 AV62 USJ registered?

AV62 USJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AV62 USJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 USJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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