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AJ12 XWH

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 XWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 57,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,560 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 52,560 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,668 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,776 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 45,775 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,728 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,870 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 28,868 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 22,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,510 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 XWH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol 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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

AJ12 XWH is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is AJ12 XWH safe to buy?

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