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AK12 DZJ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,717 mi
Last recorded13,717 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 13,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 13,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 128,495 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 128,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 121,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,889 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 63,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage to n/s

front tyres 2.5mm to 3mm tread depth.

n/s wiper blade poor

small metal shard in o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 44,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage to n/s

front tyres 2.5mm to 3mm tread depth.

n/s wiper blade poor

small metal shard in o/s/r tyre tread.

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 DZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

AK12 DZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is AK12 DZJ safe to buy?

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