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AK12 EUX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,577 mi
Last recorded109,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 109,577 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 100,802 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 93,348 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 84,213 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 74,797 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 74,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 66,844 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 62,201 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 62,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,026 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 46,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,418 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear indicators

o/s/f brake pads worn.... front brake pads worn uneven but brake performances good

Fail 2 Jun 2017 39,417 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to wear indicators

o/s/f brake pads worn.... front brake pads worn uneven but brake performances good

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,205 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,872 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 EUX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,956cc diesel 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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

AK12 EUX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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