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AK12 NKT

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,616 mi
Last recorded147,616 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,616 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 147,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,899 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone Holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 119,013 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 113,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,752 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,736 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 NKT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

AK12 NKT is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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