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AK12 ZKF

2012 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,357 mi
Last recorded62,357 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Astra67,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,357 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 55,154 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,113 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,422 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 39,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber warn

coolant low

Fail 18 Jan 2021 37,356 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal rubber warn

coolant low

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,353 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 33,353 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,546 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 32,546 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 30,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 28,549 miles

nearside rear shock damp and starting to leak

Pass 11 May 2015 21,797 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 ZKF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,364cc petrol 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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

AK12 ZKF is a 2012 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is AK12 ZKF safe to buy?

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