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AK12 MKX

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,461 mi
Last recorded74,461 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,461 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2025 67,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 107,457 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 107,457 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,174 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to limit-suggest replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,569 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,195 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing perishing

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,606 miles

Central Rear centre brake light inoperative

Fail 11 Mar 2021 42,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear centre brake light inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,200 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

car with spanner light on dash

fuel cap/seal perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,690 miles

Fuel cap/sealing perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,686 miles

Fuel cap/sealing perishing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 32,686 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing perishing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 25,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,104 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Unable to determine if high level brake light is fitted. (Not working)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 MKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

AK12 MKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 MKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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