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AK12 NKU

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,569 mi
Last recorded49,569 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 NKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 49,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 47,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 41,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on outers. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 37,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 32,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges/perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,677 miles

Exhaust front flexi deteriating.

Fuel cap seal getting deteriated.

O/S/F tyre balding on the inner edge.

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 NKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 NKU, 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

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What year was AK12 NKU registered?

AK12 NKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is AK12 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 NKU 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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