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AK12 VSF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 97,852 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 97,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 95,755 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,569 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper DRL light bulb converted to LED and very poor brightens.

Nearside Rear Lower one of reflectors missing

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,300 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 50,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,557 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,078 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,747 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 22,386 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,782 miles

both front wiper blades poor.

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 VSF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

AK12 VSF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AK12 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VSF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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