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AK12 WBD

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,840 mi
Last recorded167,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 WBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,840 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 155,742 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 155,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 148,034 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 148,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 123,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,698 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 90,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,665 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 33,638 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 17,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 17,784 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 WBD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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