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AK12 YMZ

2012 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,750 mi
Last recorded95,750 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,750 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner edge no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper has tape on

Pass 24 Apr 2025 84,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,834 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 80,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,023 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall surface perishing and slight uneven wear inner

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn and uneven inner on 2.5mm surface cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time.

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5mm uneven wear and surface cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper damage been taped

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Fail 20 Apr 2021 56,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

wiper blades slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 1 May 2020 51,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,063 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wear uneven inner and surface cracking

Pass 9 May 2018 40,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 29,270 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 29,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres on 2.5mm

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 YMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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