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AJ12 UGB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 105,572 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 98,266 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 98,245 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 89,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,723 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 53,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,448 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 44,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,143 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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AJ12 UGB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ12 UGB, 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 AJ12 UGB registered?

AJ12 UGB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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