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AF12 HKN

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,948 mi
Last recorded162,948 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 162,948 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,404 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 155,404 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 129,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,652 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,415 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,390 miles

Rear tyres have slight cracks at tread and treads 3.5mm

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.8mm

Offside Rear tyre tread 3mm

Pass 29 Jan 2015 48,427 miles

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

front brake pads about 75% worn.

rear outer tyre treads worn to 4mm

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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AF12 HKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 HKN, 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 AF12 HKN registered?

AF12 HKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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