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AK12 VRC

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,049 mi
Last recorded57,049 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,496 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 55,496 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 52,423 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 49,102 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and 12yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 32,966 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 28,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,063 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,395 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 VRC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

AK12 VRC is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is AK12 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VRC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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