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2012 VAUXHALL ASTRA
General Information
- Registration SC12MXU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ASTRA
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,708 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,957 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,002 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner 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))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,612 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
26 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,339 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022 11 Jun 202626 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,429 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
22 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,825 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020 11 Jun 20269 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,524 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019 11 Jun 20267 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 41,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front wiper blades not tested
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Coolant level low warning lamp on
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,041 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear wiper blade not clearing screen
- front bumper lower grill damaged
5 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,041 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 20,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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SC12MXU was registered on 2012-06-28
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