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AF12 HVK

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,996 mi
Last recorded147,996 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 HVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 147,996 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 138,157 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,323 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 128,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,144 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,975 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 111,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges and down to approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges and down to approx. 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 92,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,328 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 83,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,876 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,711 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 46,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 HVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 HVK, 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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AF12 HVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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