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OV62 WAJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra Active

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,954 mi
Last recorded154,954 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 WAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Active
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 154,954 miles

Engine bay covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Oil pressure warning light on at idle

Fail 9 May 2023 154,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 123,714 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 123,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2021 100,951 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 100,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,153 miles

Front exhaust flexible section is broken up inside metal casing. But no major exhaust leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of any tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of any tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 85,148 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible section is broken up inside metal casing. But no major exhaust leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of any tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of any tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 67,612 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 67,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,082 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,718 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra Active?

Based on 5,588 MOT tests across 1,148 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
5,319
Miles/Year
1,148
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Registration plate lamp not working 2
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
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OV62 WAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Active in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra Active fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV62 WAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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OV62 WAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Active, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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