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AK12 KMZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,908 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 85,172 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 82,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 79,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 76,537 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,104 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,390 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

play/sideways movement in clutch pedal bearings

Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,390 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

play/sideways movement in clutch pedal bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,398 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,430 miles

all wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,640 miles

both front tyres on 3.5mm

damage to os rear qurter pannel and lamp

front wipers little poor

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 KMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

AK12 KMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 KMZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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