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AK12 BND

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BND
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 128,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 206,676 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 121,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 113,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 113,159 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 105,054 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2023 105,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x3 BULGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,795 miles

Nearside Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,286 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,712 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 57,903 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 57,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc severely overheated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 49,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,797 miles

slight damage o/s/r outter sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage o/s/r outter sidewall

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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AK12 BND is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK12 BND, 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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AK12 BND is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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