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AK12 NKS

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,830 mi
Last recorded151,830 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 151,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 144,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 136,998 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear o/s/r brake pads lower then n/s/r

Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,021 miles

both front tyres worn on limit and worn on inner edge 205/60/16h

n/s/r tyre worn on limit and slightly uneven

o/s/r tyre perished slightly in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,200 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,644 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,657 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,462 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2018 87,431 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,657 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 70,597 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake pads worn thin

Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,989 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 NKS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,248cc 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 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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