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AK12 DLD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,209 mi
Last recorded26,209 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 26,209 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 24,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 22,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 20,980 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 20,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 18,789 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 17,037 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 17,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 15,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs look incorrect for the vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 14,307 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 14,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 12,015 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,866 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre but not in excess of requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2016 7,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,108 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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AK12 DLD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK12 DLD, 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 AK12 DLD registered?

AK12 DLD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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