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AJ04 COO

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 COO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,001 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,556 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 64,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,988 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,771 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 34,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,028 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 26,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,513 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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AJ04 COO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ04 COO, 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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AJ04 COO is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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