CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK12 KLZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,928 mi
Last recorded152,928 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 152,928 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 152,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 141,417 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 141,417 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 131,147 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,349 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 70,760 miles

under trays

Fail 26 Apr 2019 70,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,564 miles

EML is illuminated

Fail 25 Apr 2018 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf and nsf (8.2.2)

EML is illuminated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,451 miles

nsr brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,239 miles

nsf tyre worn edges

osf tyre worn inner edge to mot limits

osr and nsr tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK12 KLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK12 KLZ?

You can check the full history of AK12 KLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK12 KLZ registered?

AK12 KLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 KLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 KLZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK12 KLZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK12 KLZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.