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VIL 2972

2012 Vauxhall Astra Active

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,405 mi
Last recorded121,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 2972
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra Active
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 121,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 114,055 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 103,347 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,943 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 75,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 66,379 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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VIL 2972 is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Active in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VIL 2972, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VIL 2972 registered?

VIL 2972 is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra Active, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is VIL 2972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 2972 shows 7 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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