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AK04 TYE

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,071 mi
Last recorded82,071 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 TYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 82,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 78,177 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 75,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 72,477 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 68,100 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 55,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,476 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 51,474 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 May 2017 47,363 miles

all brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,560 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 40,566 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,034 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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AK04 TYE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK04 TYE, 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 AK04 TYE registered?

AK04 TYE is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is AK04 TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 TYE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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