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AK12 EWB

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,861 mi
Last recorded110,861 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,861 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth split advise replace (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad material signs of getting hot , discs minor surface scored

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casings corroding

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coolant staining under header tank area level low

fuel cap seal minor perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2020 110,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth split advise replace (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad material signs of getting hot , discs minor surface scored

Oil leak, but not excessive advise clean and repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casings corroding

coolant staining under header tank area level low

fuel cap seal minor perishing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,148 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2016 69,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,539 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2015 38,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2015 38,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 EWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWB, 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 EWB is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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