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AK12 SKV

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,409 mi
Last recorded204,409 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 204,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2024 197,415 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 197,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 189,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 173,591 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 173,591 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 150,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 150,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 130,160 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 130,055 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,852 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 105,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,170 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SKV, 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 SKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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